Our Vision and Values
The Mathematics and Numeracy Faculty at Linlithgow Academy empowers learners to think critically, solve problems and engage confidently with the digital world. Through innovative teaching in Mathematics and Computing Science, we build curiosity, creativity and resilience, helping students apply their learning to life, work and the wider world.
Welcome to the Maths and Computing Studies Faculty
The Mathematics and Numeracy Faculty at Linlithgow Academy is a dedicated, forward-thinking team committed to helping every learner build confidence, curiosity and capability with numbers and digital skills.
Our faculty combines Mathematics and Computing Science, empowering young people to think logically, solve problems creatively and understand how mathematics and technology shape the world around them.
Engaging and Progressive Curriculum
Our curriculum develops deep understanding and transferable skills across both subjects. From the Broad General Education (BGE) through to Advanced Higher, learners experience high-quality teaching that supports analytical thinking, problem-solving and computational creativity.
Courses and pathways include:
- Mathematics — from BGE - National 4 Applications to Advanced Higher Mathematics, supporting logical thinking, reasoning and fluency
- Computing Science — from BGE - National 5 to Advanced Higher, plus Cyber Security and Digital Media at Level 6, promoting digital confidence and innovation
Through our Behaving Mathematically and Computational Thinking frameworks, learners are encouraged to explore patterns, question ideas, and apply knowledge with confidence.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
We believe mathematics and computing come alive through real-world connections. Learners take part in digital and numeracy challenges, problem-solving activities, and enterprise-linked projects that encourage teamwork and resilience.
Partnerships with local primaries strengthen transition and continuity, while senior pupils often support younger learners as mentors, promoting leadership and confidence.
Inclusion, Support and Collaboration
Every learner's progress matters.
Our faculty places inclusion and wellbeing at the heart of all we do, guided by the school's Positive Relationships Policy and the CORE learning framework. We make effective use of data and digital tools to track learning, support interventions, and ensure every young person feels seen, supported, and capable of success.
Staff collaborate closely across Mathematics and Computing Science to share ideas, reflect on practice, and continually improve the learner experience.
Celebrating Achievement and Pupil Voice
We are proud of our learners' achievements, from success in SQA examinations to developing exciting digital projects and supporting others in numeracy across the school.
Our Pupil Parliament helps shape decision-making and improvement priorities, ensuring student voice drives meaningful change in learning and teaching.
We celebrate perseverance, problem-solving, and the everyday successes that build lifelong confidence in mathematics and computing.
Commitment to Excellence
Our faculty is committed to continuous reflection and improvement through professional dialogue, learning rounds, and network collaboration. We aim to develop confident, capable and curious learners who can think critically, reason logically and solve problems creatively, both in school and beyond.
By linking numeracy, technology and innovation, we prepare our students to lead, adapt and thrive in a digital future.
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