Mathematics
The Mathematics Department offers BGE courses in S1 to S3 from 1st level to beyond 4th level.
In the Senior Phase, S4,S5 & S6 pupils have the opportunity to experience courses at N3,4, 5 and Higher level Mathematics.
The principal aims of the Mathematics Department reflect those outlined in the School Development Plan in striving to provide the best possible learning experience for each pupil at Grangemouth
Mathematics at Home
Please have a look at this list of great websites and online resources for Mathematics across all levels.
Teachers may direct you to one or more of these areas for revision or to complete work for checking.
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national5maths.co.uk |
| Resources for Maths and Apps of Maths | |
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DLB Maths - Youtube Channel |
| Videos and past paper solutions explained | |
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Mathsrevision.com |
| Lessons and Resources from all courses |
Mathematics Aims
- To enable pupils to be successful learners by promoting learning, recognising different learning styles, problem solving, thinking skills and life-long learning
- To stimulate pupil curiosity, interest and enjoyment in Mathematics
- To develop enterprising attitudes amongst pupils, in line with CfE and Determined to Succeed, to enable them to be effective contributors to Society
- To develop pupil awareness of the implications of mathematics for the individual, community and environment
- To enable pupils to work independently and as part of a team and to be confident individuals
- To enable pupils to use investigative methods to develop informed opinions which can be supported by confidently reasoned arguments
- To motivate pupils to develop a range of desirable qualities and attributes such as courtesy, consideration, co-operation, perseverance, initiative, tolerance and respect, thus encouraging them to be responsible citizens
- To employ teaching methods which will allow all pupils (irrespective of their gender, ethnic origin, ability, etc) equal access to mathematics