The project’s main aim was to create and use a common language in mathematics across all departments in Beeslack Community High School and within its four associated feeder primaries.
This was done by means of staff training, collegiate working and collaboration along with the use of agreed and identified methodology in numeracy.
Posters were designed and displayed in all teaching areas of the school and secondary examples were adapted for use in primary to ensure a smooth transition and progression for pupils. This project was also adopted to increase attainment in numeracy and to assist pupils in transferring numerical skills across sectors and subjects.
Schools involved
Beeslack Community High School is a non-denominational secondary school which serves the north of Penicuik, Glencorse, Roslin and the surrounding rural area. In addition, a significant proportion of pupils attend as a result of placing requests by parents. Its associated primary schools are Mauricewood Primary School, Ladywood Primary School, Glencorse Primary School and Roslin Primary School.
The Cluster Development Plan, devised collaboratively by the headteachers of each school, has had P7/S1 transition as a priority for the last three years. Transition activities have now progressed from P7 visiting for a half-day visit, to three days of mixed cluster school groups working together on a variety of eco-based activities in both primary and secondary environments. This has greatly enhanced pupils’ transition experiences, and has fostered stronger links between primary and secondary staff. The numeracy project further strengthened these links.
Project aims
The overall aim of the project was to develop expectation, progression and continuity in numeracy through the production of common language and presentation across and within cluster schools.
Desired outcomes
The success criteria were that:
- all staff and pupils across the cluster would be using common language, approaches and presentation in numeracy
- there would be and easier transition from P7 to S1
- teaching and learning in numeracy would be enhanced
- this would result in raised attainment
- cluster teamwork and collaboration would be enhanced.
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