Duncanrig Secondary School

Mathematics Information Evening

For S1 Parents

31st August 2015

Mr Callaghan

Parental Input 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

Amount of classwork completed can be seen at the front of the jotter (green)

Check homework diary is being used Homework can be signed by yourself and comments or

questions added (optional) Pupils benefit tremendously from regular number

practice at home with a parent

Homework An integral part of pupil success Issued up to 4 times per week in Maths Pupils should record all homework in their

diaries 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 can be viewed on school

web site

Assessments

School Assessments:

October, February, JuneS1 Parents Evening:

23rd November 2015S1 Tracking Reports:

October, December, March

Thank you for taking the time to come along tonight.

Mr Callaghan will be pleased to answer any questions you may

have.