An investigation of S1/S2 cross curricular mathematics in general science

Abstract

This project was selected as a result of my interest in Mathematics and Science. During my first placement of the Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary) at Bo'ness Academy, it became apparent after discussions with members of staff of the Mathematics and Science Departments that pupils of S1 and S2 were experiencing difficulties with certain aspects regarding knowledge and skills of mathematics which are necessary for pupil instruction in some techniques and analyses. The main aim of this project is to try and identify problem areas in S1 and S2 Mathematics within General Science and to give some recommendations to help reduce and/or overcome these problems.