S1 Mathematics:
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Algebra

Pupils have learned the order we carry out calculations (BODMAS), developed their algebraic thinking skills through creating algebraic expressions or equations and have started to learn some of the processes and steps for solving equations. 

Multiples and Factors

This topic focused on the definitions of 'multiples' and 'factors' before being extended into finding the 'highest common factor' and 'lowest common multiple' of a group of numbers. 

Powers, roots and primes

Pupils have learned to evaluate powers and roots of common numbers. We also completed a bit of work around the properties of prime numbers, linking back to the work covered in the previous topic by learning how to express numbers as a product of primes, including pupils being able to show their artistic side by creating drawings of factor trees. 

Angles

Pupils practised measuring and drawing angles using a protractor before learning angle properties associated with intersecting lines, parallel lines, triangles and quadrilaterals. 

What pupils should know / be able to...

The majority of work covered in S1 Maths is based around CfE Level 3 outcomes. The majority of pupils at this stage of S1 are working at Third C or above. This does not mean that pupils performing below this level are not making progress - all pupils are making progress but some require more support with CfE Level 3 content than others. 

Working Level and Working Grade descriptions for S1 Maths:

Third A: Making excellent progress at CfE Level 3, performing well against all the outcomes covered. Is able to apply the key knowledge and skills developed in unfamiliar settings when given problem solving activities. When topics allow for extension into CfE Level 4 outcomes, copes really well with the increased challenge. 

Third B: Making good progress at CfE Level 3, performing well against most of the outcomes covered. Sometimes copes well with problem solving material that asks pupils to apply their knowledge in unfamiliar settings but at times finds this challenging. When topics allow for extension into CfE Level 4 outcomes, copes well with the increased challenge. 

Third C: Making reasonable progress at this level, performing well against many of the outcomes covered while finding others more challenging. Sometimes needs concepts broken down into more manageable chunks and occasionally needs to revisit previously visited content in order to build more solid foundations before moving forward.

Third D: Making some progress at this level, performing well against a few of the outcomes covered while finding the majority challenging. Often needs concepts broken down into more manageable chunks or further consolidation of the level below.

Second A to D: While continuing to be exposed to CfE Level 3 content in class, finds the majority of the work very challenging and requires most tasks to be broken down into smaller, simplified versions in order to make progress and build confidence.