1. Duncanrig Secondary School Mathematics Information Evening For S1 Parents 31 st August 2015 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 Booklet for Parents (on Maths page of school web site) can be viewed, or printed, to see how examples are taught Numeracy Booklet for Parents (on Maths page of school web site) can be viewed, or printed, 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 pupil success An integral part of pupil success Issued up to 4 times per week in Maths Issued up to 4 times per week in Maths Pupils should record all homework in their diaries Pupils should record all homework in their diaries Continuation homework (green jotter) matches the current topic and is self-marked Continuation homework (green jotter) matches the current topic and is self-marked “Hand-in” homework issued once per fortnight (blue jotter) – marked by teacher “Hand-in” homework issued once per fortnight (blue jotter) – marked by teacher “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 Parents Evening: S1 Parents Evening: 23 rd November 2015 S1 Tracking Reports: S1 Tracking Reports: October, December, March

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