Numeracy and Mathematics Parents and carers morning
Robbie Conley P.T. Mathematics Paul Smith, Coaching and Modelling Officer (Numeracy) Inverclyde Council How B.G.E works in Clydeview Academy Numeracy strategies to help at home – hands-on! How Senior phase works in Clydeview Academy More hands-on!
Maths isn’t different! It’s learning! Don’t say: ‘I was always rubbish at maths’ Do say:
What is a mathematical mindset? Growth mindset Everyone can improve No born mathematicians Mistakes and struggle are good! 'How do I do this?' 'I'm stuck at this' Challenge https://www.youcubed.org/resource/growth-mindset/
How does BGE work in Clydeview? Primary school info Setting? Numeracy and mathematics progression framework NNMPF BGE Calendar Progress at appropriate pace
Teaching and learning Enjoyment Understanding Confidence Challenge Variety Different teaching approaches C.V.A. Building towards NQs Feedback
Assessment in S1 – S3 S1 – S2 : low stakes assessment Assess at a level Feedback: pupils, parents, teachers Next steps S3: move to more formal assessment Feedback S.N.S.A. Level achieved? Qualifications
How can you help? Mindset! Home learning Linked to previous learning/targets from check-ups https://www.sumdog.com/ https://www.mathsworkout.co.uk/ School website Get in touch!
The Senior phase: S4 – S6 National qualifications Start working towards in S3 Building on BGE Mindset Resilience Determination Recall EFFORT! Support
Which course? What BGE level has been achieved? What level is required when you leave school? National 3 Applications of Mathematics National 4 Applications of Mathematics National 4 Mathematics National 5 Mathematics Numeracy Higher Mathematics Advanced Higher Mathematics
National 4 Internal SQA assessments only 3 units + AVU, includes Numeracy Prelim Exam conditions – assembly hall Not a 'free pass' Not graded – no interim report Progression – 2 years?
National 5 June assessment – VG, G, C Target grades Assessment calendar Unit assessments? Tracking/reporting(1 – 9) - October, December, March Intervention Change of level Progression SQA exam: A-D
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