S2 Mathematics: Reporting Window 2

Algebra 2

Pupils extended their prior knowledge of expressions and equations, incorporating brackets, fractions and inequalities into their manipulation of algebraic terms.

Proportion 2

Pupils have explored variables that are directly and inversely proportional, using these relationships to solve related problems. Pupils also learned how to test whether two variables are directly or inversely proportional.

Angles 2

Pupils have investigated angle facts relating to right angled triangles in semi-circles, tangents to circles and isosceles triangles formed inside circles. Pupils also explored angles inside polygons, investigating interior and exterior angles.

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Fractions 2

Pupils extended their prior knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions, incorporating mixed numbers into their calculations. Pupils also learned how to multiply and divide fractions, including mixed numbers, and calculate original values from fractional increases/decreases. 

Coordinates & Transformations 2

Pupils extended their prior knowledge of co-ordinate grids to explore the effects of reflecting, rotating and translating points across 4 quadrants.

What pupils should know / be able to...

The majority of work covered in S2 Maths is based around CfE Level 3 and 4 outcomes. The majority of pupils at this stage of S2 are working at Fourth 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 4 content than others.

Working Level and Working Grade descriptions for S2 Maths:

Fourth A: Making excellent progress at CfE Level 4, performing well against all the outcomes covered. Can apply the key knowledge and skills developed in unfamiliar settings when given problem solving activities.

Fourth 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.

Fourth 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.

Fourth 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.

Third A-D: While continuing to be exposed to CfE Level 4 content in class, finds the work very challenging and requires most tasks to be broken down into smaller, simplified versions to make progress and build confidence. Grading of A-D reflects where a pupil sits within this group.
 

Second A-D: Requires significant support with Mathematics. Pupils working at this level will continue to follow the same topic areas as their peers but with a greater focus on understanding and developing basic concepts and skills. Grading of A-D reflects where a pupil sits within this group.