Faculties

Mathematics

Description

To allow all pupils to achieve their mathematical potential at whatever level they are studying.

To engage pupils in a variety of ways to embrace the study of mathematics

For pupils to make the link between mathematics and its need in everyday life.

Subjects

Mathematics

Curriculum Leader

Miss C Livingston / Mr A Corsar

Members of Department

  • Mr J Stevenson,  Mathematics
  • Mr C Kellagher,  Mathematics
  • Mrs M Lotecka,  Mathematics
  • Mr R Collinson,  Mathematics
  • Mr D Richardson,  Mathematics
  • Mr N Millington,  Mathematics
  • Mr P McGuinn,  Mathematics
  • Ms A Buchanan, Mathematics

Courses Offered

Mathematics
N4
N5
H
AH
Applied Mathematics: Mechanics
H
AH
Applications of Mathematics
N4
N5
H

Note on Course Levels: N4 - National 4, N5 - National 5, H - Higher, AH - Advanced Higher

Careers

Mathematics is a life skill that features in lots careers including: finance and business, science and engineering, IT

Additional Information

The mathematics department offers pupils lots of opportunities for supported study.

The department has also had many pupils participate in local and national maths competitions and pupils participating in maths masterclasses from the University of Edinburgh.

Portobello
High School

Portobello High School
1 Milton Road
Edinburgh
EH15 3BY

Tel: 0131 669 2324
Email: admin@portobello.edin.sch.uk

Pupil absence reporting line:
0131 657 9057

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