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Maths

Teaching Staff

  • Ms K Gunston (Curriculum Leader)
  • Mrs N Aili
  • Mr A Williams
  • Mr R Alexander
  • Mrs M Nour
  • Mr S Boakye
  • Miss K McGoff
  • Ms O Kus

Maths Competitions

Home – UKMT: Please see this website for some exciting maths competitions. Students have the choice to participate in these throughout the school year.

S-R1.pdf: Round 1 is complete. We will provide further details on entering round 2.

Competition news:

Congratulations to Sam Foggo, Emma Kerr and Meernan Abdulaziz for all achieving certificates in their latest National maths competitions.

A special congratulations to Anne-Marie Jiang and Ciao Tsai who did so well in the UKMT maths competition that they have now progressed to the British Olympiad!

Anne-Marie and Ciao showing off their certificates from the UKMT maths competition

Courses in Maths

Broad General Education

Mathematics is a vital part of Scotland’s Broad General Education, equipping learners from early years to S3 with essential skills in numeracy, problem-solving, and logical thinking. It fosters confidence, supports learning across the curriculum, and prepares young people for life, work, and further study in a rapidly changing world.

All pupils have access to Microsoft Teams and OneNote to support their learning in every maths lesson. These platforms are used to share resources, track progress, and enhance classroom engagement.

📩 If you’d like to view the scheme of work that pupils follow, please feel free to email the school and request a copy

Senior Phase

In the Senior Phase (S4–S6), learners in Scottish schools follow courses accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), including National Qualifications, Highers, and Advanced Highers. This phase supports personalisation, depth of learning, and preparation for positive destinations—whether that’s university, college, apprenticeships, or employment.

All pupils have access to Microsoft Teams and OneNote to support their learning in every maths lesson. These platforms are used to share resources, track progress, and enhance classroom engagement.

Scottish Qualifications Authority – SQA also has lots of information about the certificated courses.

📩 If you’d like to view the scheme of work that pupils follow, please feel free to email the school and request a copy.

For further information on our certificated courses, please see our course information booklet.

Learning Resources

We offer a wide range of resources to help learners succeed both in school and at home:

  • 💻 Digital Tools – All pupils have access to Microsoft Teams and OneNote, used daily to support lessons and organise learning.
  • 📘 Zeta Maths Textbooks – Available online for all year groups. Pupils can find the access password on their Teams page.
  • 🌐 Extra Practice Websites:

Maths Websites for Parents and Carers

Maths Websites for Pupils

Maths Game Websites

Please note that Leith Academy has no control over the content of these external sites and their inclusion here is intended as a guide and does not represent an endorsement of their use.

These tools are designed to make learning flexible, engaging, and accessible anytime.

Supported Study

Need a boost in maths or just want a quiet space to study with support? Our Supported Study sessions are here to help! Open to learners of all ages, these sessions offer guidance, resources, and a welcoming environment to build confidence and skills in maths and numeracy.

📍 Maths Supported Study:

  • Monday & Wednesday lunchtimes – Room 13 or Room 15
  • Tuesday after school – Room 15

📍 Numeracy Supported Study:

  • Wednesday lunchtime – Room 18
  • Thursday after school – Room 18

Whether you’re revising for exams, catching up on classwork, or just want to improve your number skills, come along and make the most of these opportunities!

Maths Club

📣 🍱 Join the Maths Club! 🧠➕➗

Love puzzles? Fancy a challenge? Or just want a fun place to spend your Tuesday lunch?

Come along to Maths Club—every Tuesday lunchtime in room 15.

Bring your lunch and you can tackle brain-teasing challenges, enter exciting competitions and meet like-minded maths enthusiasts

Whether you’re a maths whiz or just curious, there’s something for everyone. Come and give it a go—you might surprise yourself!

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