Modern Studies Department

Welcome to S1

MATHS & TECHNOLOGY

JUNE 2021

Hello from the Faculty of Mathematics, Technical and Computing. We are looking forward to seeing you all as you transition into S1. Many of you took part in classes across the Faculty during your transition visits and so you will already know some of the names of the teachers. Hopefully, we'll all get to know you much better soon.

The Faculty is made up of the following subjects:-

Mathematics
Technical
1. 1. 1. 1. Graphic Communication
        Design & Manufacture
        Practical Woodworking

3. Computing Science

You will have done some work on all of these areas in Primary School, but they may have been called different names!

Principal Teacher

Mr Snedden

@SMHSMathematics

Who's who:-

Principal teacher -

Mr SNEDDEN

Mathematics Department:-

Mrs Carlin

Mr Curran - PT PSD

Mrs Currie

Mrs Foulser

Miss Hawthorne

Mr Reid

Mr Snedden

Technical Department:-

Mrs Palmer (PT)

Miss Henderson

Miss McIntyre-Reid

Mr Raphael

Computing Department:-

Mr Hunter

Ms Gear

S1 LESSONS

In S1 you will have:-

4 periods of Mathematics per week. This is usually split into two parts of Mathematics for 3 periods and Numeracy for 1 period. Many areas are covered within S1 and including work across Shapes, Measures, Numeracy and Algebra. Understanding the why as well as the how within Mathematics will be important to you moving forward.

Shapes

Measures

Numeracy

Algebra

2 periods of Technical per week. This will normally take you through 3 or 4 projects covering all aspects of technical. Many of you will enjoy the practical side of technical where you have an opportunity to make an aeroplane with moving parts, whilst some others might like being creative in designing things for use and then there are those of you that have a preference for more detailed graphic design/presentation.

1 period of computing. This will introduce you to many aspects of computing science. From basic ICT skills and using chrome books up to starting to look at web design and introductory computer programming. You will build skills that are transferable right across the modern world.

We hope all of these topics and lessons give you lots of opportunities to display your learning in creative and enjoyable ways.

Your teachers use a great variety of teaching techniques and are excellent at allowing you the opportunity to show and be your best. You will have a truly great experience across this Faculty!

Throughout your time in the Faculty from S1 to S6 there will be a variety of opportunities to enjoy activities outside the classroom or get involved in some of our extra-curricular activities such as our range of Supported Study Sessions, the Lego Club and becoming involved in STEM.

*We have also saved a Parent/ Carer Numeracy Booklet in the Transition Tab on the school website. Please ask you parent/carer to have a look as it will help them understand what you will be learning about:

http://stmodans.co.uk/?page_id=6751

The Lego club

STEM

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