St Ninians High School Mathematics department

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St Ninians High SchoolMathematics department
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NQ courses in S3 4

• Access cluster
• Intermediate 1
• Intermediate 2
• Intermediate 2 applications

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Content Int 1 2

• 3 unit assessments
• Needed for overall pass
• Formal examination at end of S4
• Access only assessed internally

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Courses

• Nabs are at minimum competence
• Block test marks are closer indication of
  progress
• As last resort a change of level may be advised
• Might mean that pupils will do Higher in S6 or
  not at all

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Mathspaths entry to next level
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What do we do?

• Ensure that pupils are placed in appropriate
  course (based on assessment in S2)
• Set realistic targets for pupils, based on pupils
  prior attainment in S1/2
• Make sure pupils are ontrack
• Inform you of any concerns

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How do we decide?

• Pupils who have attained level E in P7 begin Int
  1 course in S2 moving to Int 2 by Feb/Mar
• Pupils who attain level E by Dec in S2 begin Int
  1 moving to Int 2 by S3
• Pupils who complete level E by end of S2 begin
  Int 1 in s3

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Our priorities

• Pupil aware of final exam end point
• Pupil is given every chance to succeed at highest
  possible level
• When child is not successful, discussions with
  child, PT, Year head and parents take place to
  ensure that there is little chance of no overall
  award

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Pupils Expectations

• Teachers will
• Provide details of assessment dates
• Provide details of learning outcomes
• Provide revision material
• Give extra help when required
• Set achievable targets for each pupil
• Monitor pupils attainment of targets

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Teachers Expectations

• Pupils will
• Bring all necessary equipment
• Complete all tasks in class and at home
• Revise outcomes prior to unit assessments and
  block tests
• Take advantage of all support provided by
  department to achieve targets

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How do you help?

• Monitor jotters / homework diary
• Sign block test review
• Encourage study time/ revision
• Ensure 20 mins homework per night
• Ask about unit assessments/marks
• Encourage pupils to take advantage of support

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What are you looking for?

• Neat and tidy presentation
• Work completed and corrected
• Pace reasonable amount of work per day
• Teachers comments good or bad?

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Teachers/parents as partners

• These courses are designed to articulate closely
  with the next level and ensure smooth transition
• Pupils are expected to give of their best at all
  times
• We can do this with your support
• We are committed to helping your child achieve
  his/her full potential.