1. Duncanrig Secondary School Mathematics Information Evening For S1 Parents 2 nd September 2013 Mr Callaghan

2. Parental Input That day’s lesson can be viewed in your child’s notes jotter (red) That day’s lesson can be viewed in your child’s notes jotter (red) Numeracy Methodologies booklet can be used to see how examples are taught Numeracy Methodologies booklet can be used to see how examples are taught Amount of classwork completed can be seen at the front of the jotter (green) Amount of classwork completed can be seen at the front of the jotter (green) Check homework diary is being used Check homework diary is being used Homework can be signed by yourself and comments or questions added (optional) Homework can be signed by yourself and comments or questions added (optional) Pupils benefit tremendously from regular number practice at home with a parent Pupils benefit tremendously from regular number practice at home with a parent

3. Homework An integral part of the course An integral part of the course Issued up to 4 times per week in Maths Issued up to 4 times per week in Maths Continuation homework (green jotter) matches the topic covered in class that day and is self- marked Continuation homework (green jotter) matches the topic covered in class that day and is self- marked Pupils should record all homework in their diaries Pupils should record all homework in their diaries “Hand-in” homework issued once per fortnight (blue jotter) “Hand-in” homework issued once per fortnight (blue jotter) “Hand-in” homework can be viewed on school web site “Hand-in” homework can be viewed on school web site

4. Assessments School Assessments: School Assessments: October, February, June S1 Reports: S1 Reports: 17 th March 2014 S1 Parents Evening: S1 Parents Evening: 31 st March 2014

5. Thank you for taking the time to come along tonight. Mr Callaghan will be pleased to answer any questions you may have.