At Boclair Academy our vision is for pupils to feel confident and resilient with their mathematics.  All of our staff strive to support and challenge pupils so that they achieve all they can within the department.  We have developed a curriculum that allows students to develop a sound understanding of logic, number and problem solving and wish for pupils to be able to apply their knowledge in different areas across the school and everyday life. 

Growth Mindset* underpins the values of the mathematics department.  We build strong relationships with our pupils and promote positive attitudes to mathematics and learning.  We understand that some pupils can find aspects of mathematics challenging but each of our teachers adapt their learning and teaching to ensure learning is accessible, enjoyable and applicable.

* https://www.youcubed.org/resource/growth-mindset/

Celebrating Success with Boclair Maths!

Each month, each teacher in the Mathematics Department chooses one pupil from all the pupils they teach as their ‘Pupil of the Month!’

Pupils are chosen based on:

• Demonstrating hard work each lesson
• Showing a clear commitment to trying their best and willingness to learn
• Being ambitious and wanting to challenge themselves
• Showing resilience even when they find it hard
• Being respectful, honest and kind to themselves, their teacher and their peers

Scottish Mathematics Challenge

This year, all S2 pupils were given the opportunity to attempt the Scottish Mathematics Challenge.  We are delighted that 12 pupils are prize winners and will attend the prize giving at Strathclyde University in June.  Follow our Instagram for updates.