S2 BGE Course
In S2, pupils follow a Broad General Education (BGE) course designed to give them a strong foundation in Mathematics at secondary school level. The course covers a wide range of topics, allowing pupils to experience different areas of Maths and develop key skills.

​Classes work across Curriculum for Excellence Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4, ensuring appropriate challenge and progression for all learners.

At the end of each block, pupils will have the opportunity to consolidate their learning through an assessment. They will be encouraged to reflect on their progress, identify areas for improvement, and take responsibility for preparing for these assessments. We strongly encourage parents and carers to support learners with this process.
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Revision booklets and pre-assessment materials are available at the end of each block (see below). Please note that these resources are password-protected; pupils will receive the password from their Maths teacher in class.

The course two textbook is available here:

S2 BLUE TEXTBOOK.

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S2 Course Outline

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BLOCK 5

Fractions, Decimals & Percentages:

• Identify Fractions Shaded
• Compare and Order Fractions
• Equivalent Fractions
• Simplifying Fractions
• Fractions of Amounts
• Conversion between Percentage, Decimal, and Fractions
• Find Percentages of a quantity (with and without a calculator)
• Percentage increase or decrease

Statistics & Probability:

• Organise and interpret data from a table or a graph.
• ​Draw and Interpret Pie Charts
• Draw and Interpret Bar Graphs
• Draw and Interpret Line Graphs
• Describe the Probability of an event occurring
• Calculate the Probability 
• Draw and Interpret Stem and Leaf Diagrams
• Calculate the Mean, Mode, Median, and Range of a Data Set

Speed, Distance & Time:

• Conversion between 12 / 24 hour time.
• Read the time in 12/24 hour.
• Time intervals​
• Calculate Speed
• Calculate Distance
  
• Calculate Time
  
• Convert hours and minutes into decimal formats.
  

BLOCK 5 ASSESSMENT​

S2 Block 5 Pre Test Evaluation

S2 Block 5 Revision Exercise

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BLOCK 6

Money Matters:

• Mixed Money Problems
• Change and Bills
• Wages and Salaries
• Bonuses, Commission, Overtime Calculations.
• Gross Pay, Deductions and Net Pay
• Foreign Exchange
• Best Buys/ Best Deal
• Tax/ VAT/ Insurance Calculations
• Hire Purchase

Ratio & Proportion:

• Simplify a Ratio
• Share in a given ratio
• Calculate an unknown share in a ratio
• Direct Proportion Calculations
• Indirect (Inverse) Proportion Calculations
• Graphs of Direct Proportion.

Linear Patterns:

• Use a number pattern and explain the rule
• Determine a rule from a given sequence
• Express a rule in appropriate notation
• Patterns in the form y=3x or y=3x+1
• Link the above patterns to a straight line graph

BLOCK 6 ASSESSMENT

S2 Block 6 Pre Test Evaluation

S2 Block 6 Revision Exercise

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BLOCK 7

Circle:

• Identify Parts of a Circle
• Calculate the Radius & Diameter and state the Relationship.
• Calculate Circumference
• Calculate Area
• Calculate the Diameter or Radius Given the Area or Circumference.
• Calculate Area or Circumference of Parts of Circles

Powers and Roots:

• Evaluate Square Numbers (eg 5²=25)
• Evaluate Cube Numbers (eg 5³=125)
• Evaluate Powers and Roots above Square and Cube

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Pythagoras:

• Label a Triangle with sides a, b & c
• Calculate the Hypotenuse (Side C)
• Calculate a Shorter Side (Side A or B)
• Solve Problems using Pythagoras
• Solve 2 Step Pythagoras Problems
• Calculate the Distance between 2 Coordinates.

Algebra & Change the Subject:
Mostly Revision from S1 and Extension into Different Levels:

• Function Machines
• Solve One and Two-Step Equations
• Solve Equations with Single Brackets
• Solve Equations with Unknowns on Both Sides
• Solve Equations with Fractions
• Solve Inequations/ Inequalities.
• Collect Like Terms
• Substitution
• Multiply and divide algebraic expressions 
• Multiply out single brackets and simplify
• Factorise by a Common Factor​​
• Change the subject of a formula

BLOCK 7 ASSESSMENT

S2 BLOCK 7 PRE TEST EVALUATION

S2 BLOCK 7 REVISION EXERCISE

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​BLOCK 8

Volume:

• What is Volume?
• Convert between Metric units
• Calculate Volume by Counting Cubes
• Calculate the Volume of a Cuboid/ Cube
• Calculate the Volume of a Prism
• Calculate the Volume of a Cylinder
• Calculate the Volume of a Cone or Pyramid
• Calculate the Volume of a Sphere/ Hemisphere
• Calculate the Volume of a Composite shape of any of those above

Triangle Trigonometry (SOH CAH TOA):

• Label a Triangle with Opposite/ Adjacent/ Hypotenuse
• Calculate a Side or Angle using Tangent Ratio (TOA)
• Calculate a Side or Angle using Sine Ratio (SOH)
• Calculate a Side or Angle using Cosine Ratio (CAH)
• Calculate a Side or Angle using any of the above.

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BLOCK 8 ASSESSMENT

pre test evaluation soon to come

Revision booklet still to come

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Extra Revision & Resources:

free s1 & s2 maths

​Free S1 & S2 Maths has got worksheets for every topic, numeracy revision worksheets, links to maths games and websites, and tips for parents on supporting your child with their Maths and Numeracy skills.

Zeta Maths Textbooks

The Zeta textbooks are available for use at home through our digital library. Your teacher will tell you the access code in class. 
Recommended for S1/S2:
Number Crunchers- Level 1 Maths
Maths Monsters Book 1,2 & 3- Level 2 Maths
Orange Second Level Textbook- Level 2 Maths
Blue Third Level Textbook- Level 3 Maths
Purple Fourth Level Textbook- Level 4 Maths
Algebra- Levels 2-4, but includes Nat 5 and Higher Maths Topics.

Self Learning & Practice Videos:

Level 2 Videos

Level 3 Videos

Level 4 Videos

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H. Jackson Brown, Jr.