Maths

Welcome

Welcome to the Maths Department.

Here you will will find information about the Maths Department at SPTA.

Teachers

Mrs McArthur (Curriculum Leader - Maths)

Mr Campbell (Social Justice Manager)

Mrs Smith (PT Pupil Support S4)

Mrs Shiels

Mr Cameron

Mr O'Shea

Mr McKechnie

Mrs Gallagher

Mrs Burns

Mr Cathie

Mr Kramer

Pathway Information

Pathways throughout the BGE are fluid and regularly reviewed to ensure pupils are on the pathway that best supports their ongoing progress.

BGE

Upon entering S1, pupils begin with a four week transition block. This block focuses on consolidating prior learning, building pupil confidence, and allowing time to settle into St Peter the Apostle High School while establishing positive relationships with staff.

Following the transistion block, pupils are placed into the pathway that best suits their needs using a broad range of evidence. Throughout S1, progress will continue to be monitored using a variety of assessment methods to ensure every pupil receives ongoing support.

S2 - S3

Pupils will continue to progress along their designated pathway into S2 and S3, further deepening their understanding of level content. As pupils develop concepts, these are continually reinforced and revisited through a spiral curriculum to ensure mastery and sustain progress. Assessment is ongoing and holistic, drawing on a range of evidence to track learner achievement and inform next steps. This continuous approach ensures that pupils are appropriately supported, challenged, and prepared for a seamless transition into their Senior Phase.

Senior Phase

Maths continues to be a core subject in S4 for all pupils. S4 pupils will work on the National Qualification most appropriate for them throughout S4.

National 5 Maths students will sit an Interim assessment (Prelim) in December of S4 to prepare them for a final SQA exam at the end of S4. A Supported Study program will take place in the run up to the Interim Assessments and the final exam in order to aid pupils in their revision.

National 3 and National 4 courses are internally assessed and all assessments will be carried out in class. Class teachers will inform pupils of test dates and will direct pupils to revision materials.

S5/6

Maths in S5/6 is optional for all pupils. Pupils may continue on the next level of their Pathway if they have passed the level below. If they have not passed the level below or would like to consolidate learning and upgrade their S4/5 result they can choose to study the same level as the previous year.

National 5 Applications of Maths – This is a full National 5 course and is an alternative if pupils decide they do not want to study the usual National 5 Maths course in S5/6. The Applications of Maths course includes many of the same topics as the Maths course but does not include Algebra so can be more attainable for pupils who struggle with Algebra.