Maths
Staff
- Mrs Amy Henderson (Principal Teacher)
- Mrs Mairi Brindle
- Dr David Cummins
- Mr Brian Davidson
- Miss Moy Denholm
- Mr David Ferrier
- Mrs Eilidh Grant
- Mr Mark Paton
- Miss Heather Preece
- Mrs Catriona Stirling
Courses
All pupils study mathematics in first and second year. During third year, pupils are placed in a class leading to an appropriate qualification. Currently, we have pupils following courses in Mathematics, leading eventually to a Higher course, and others following courses in Applications of Mathematics. For all pupils, there will be an appropriate course available in S5, should they wish to continue to study the subject.
Applications of Mathematics courses at levels N4 and N5 will prepare young people for careers in many sectors including finance, technology and others.
Mathematics courses at N4 and N5 lead to Higher Mathematics and specialisation beyond in the field of mathematics, engineering and associated fields.
Careers Using Maths
Studying maths helps develop skills in logical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making, which are valued by employers across many job sectors.
Jobs directly related to Maths include:
- Acoustic consultant
- Actuarial analyst
- Actuary
- Chartered accountant
- Chartered certified accountant
- Data analyst
- Data scientist
- Investment analyst
- Research scientist (maths)
- Secondary school teacher
- Software engineer
- Statistician
- Systems developer
Jobs where Maths is really useful include:
- CAD technician
- Civil Service fast streamer
- Financial manager
- Financial trader
- Game designer
- Insurance underwriter
- Machine learning engineer
- Meteorologist
- Operational researcher
- Quantity surveyor
- Software tester
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