S1 Mathematics:
Reporting Window 2

Number

Content covered included practising addition, subtraction, multiplication and division with both whole numbers and decimals. Pupils learned about multiplying and dividing by 10, 100, 1000 and multiples of these. They were also introduced to calculations involving negative numbers.

Fractions 1

Pupils have learned how to divide quantities down into smaller groups, as well as expressing fractions as similar fractions, and simplifying them down. Pupils have also learned the arithmetical operations of adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing fractions, and converting between mixed numbers and top heavy fractions.

Time 1

This topic focused on reading 12 and 24 hour time, and interpreting time intervals. Pupils were also given the opportunity to interpret timetables and plan journeys, whilst also studying different time zones. 

Percentages 1

Classes were rearranged into ability groupings before starting this topic. This has allowed teachers to differentiate the pace, challenge and content more easily to suit the needs of their pupils. 

Pupils have focussed on the relationship between percentages, fractions and decimals, learning how to convert between each and carry out calculations accordingly. Pupils have also had experience calculating percentages with and without the use of a calculator.  

Co-ordinates & Transformations 1

Pupils have investigated the use of 1 and 4 quadrant coordinate grids and how to plot and interpret points. Pupils have also explored the world of symmetry, both reflective and rotational, interpreting diagrams and constructing their own. They have also studied enlarging and reducing shapes by a given scale factor.

Ratio & Proportion 1

Pupils have / will be exploring the idea of proportion and expressing the relationship between quantities in a particular ratio. They have explored ratio calculations, finding unknown quantities and sharing a quantity in a given ratio.

What pupils know / should be able to do... 

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.