Mathematics

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Mathematics

• S5 Information Evening
• 11th June 2013

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Mathematics

• Course
• Overview

Higher, Intermediate 2, Intermediate 1
Homework Assessment
Formal, Informal Homework, Unit Assessments,
Final Exam
Standards Expectations
Exam Results Recommended level of entry
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Course Overview

• The aim of these courses is to build upon and
  extend the mathematical learning in the areas of
  algebra, geometry and trigonometry and to
  introduce elementary calculus at higher level
  only.
• The course consists of 3 Unit assessments (Nabs)
  which are assessed internally (including extended
  Nabs) and a final external exam.
• The National Exam consists of two papers. Paper I
  is non-calculator and Paper II is calculator.
• Those who pass the unit tests but do not pass
  the final exam will receive a certificate showing
  the unit passes.

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Homework Assessment

• Homework
• Formal homework will be set on a regular
  fortnightly basis. A reasonable amount of daily
  homework will also be required to allow the class
  to progress from a common starting point in the
  next lesson.
• In addition to set homework, your child is
  expected to review and revise coursework
  throughout the year, not just in the run up to
  assessments
• Unit Assessments (Nabs)
• On completion of each unit, your child will sit
  a Unit Test set by SQA.
• These last 45 minutes and are marked by the
  class teacher.
• The tests are designed to assess the basic
  skills learned in each unit and are thus deemed
  to be below exam standard.
• Pass mark is high, approximately 75-80. They
  may re-sit the tests once, but the need to do so
  implies that either they have not done sufficient
  work or that they are attempting a course that is
  too difficult.

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Standards Expectations

• Recommended Entry Requirements
• Higher
• Intermediate 2 grade A/B which must include Unit
  3
• Intermediate 2
• Intermediate 1 grade A/B which must include Unit
  3
• Or Intermediate 2 grade C
• Intermediate 2 Applications
• Intermediate 1/Apps grade A/B Or Intermediate 2
  Apps grade C
• Intermediate 1
• Intermediate 1 grade C Or Int 1 Apps grade C Or
• successful completion of Access 3 (strong
  candidate)
• Intermediate 1 Applications
• Intermediate 1 Apps grade C
• Or successful completion of Access 3 (weaker
  candidate)