MATHEMATICS
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND UNDERSTANDING
National 5
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understand and use mathematical concepts and
relationships
select and apply operational skills in algebra, geometry,
trigonometry and statistics within mathematical contexts
select and apply skills in numeracy
use mathematical models
use mathematical reasoning skills to interpret information,
to select a strategy to solve a problem, and to communicate
solutions
Higher
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understand and use a range of complex mathematical
concepts and relationships
select and apply operational skills in algebra, geometry,
trigonometry and calculus within mathematical contexts
select and apply skills in numeracy
use mathematical reasoning skills to extract and interpret
information and to use complex mathematical models
use mathematical reasoning skills to think logically, provide
justification or proof and solve problems
communicate mathematical information with complex
features
COURSE STRUCTURE
National 5
Course Structure: 3 Units and Course Assessment
Mathematics: Expressions and Formulae
Mathematics: Relationships
Mathematics: Applications
Higher
Course Structure: 3 Units and Course Assessment
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Mathematics: Expressions and Functions
Mathematics: Relationships and Calculus
Mathematics: Applications
COURSE ASSESSMENT
National 5
Higher
Course Assessment:
Component 1 — question paper: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) (40
marks)
Component 2 — question paper: Paper 2 (50 marks)
Course Assessment:
Component 1 — question paper: Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) (60
marks)
Component 2 — question paper: Paper 2 (70 marks)
Question Paper: Paper 1
The purpose of this question paper is to assess mathematical skills
without the aid of a calculator.
Question Paper: Paper 1
The purpose of this question paper is to assess mathematical skills
without the aid of a calculator.
National 5
This question paper will give learners, without the aid of a
calculator, an opportunity to apply numerical, algebraic,
geometric, trigonometric, statistical and reasoning skills. These
skills are those in which the learner is required to show an
understanding of underlying processes. They will involve the ability
to use numerical skills within mathematical contexts in cases
where a calculator may compromise the assessment of this
understanding.
Higher
It will consist of short-answer and extended response questions.
This question paper will give learners, without the aid of a
calculator, an opportunity to apply numerical, algebraic,
geometric, trigonometric, calculus, and reasoning skills. These skills
are those in which the candidate is required to show an
understanding of underlying processes. They will involve the ability
to use these skills within mathematical contexts in cases where a
calculator may compromise the assessment of this understanding,
such as in solving equations or working with indices, surds and
logarithms.
It will consist of short and extended response questions.
This question paper will be set and marked by SQA, and conducted
in centres under conditions specified for external examinations by
SQA. Learners will complete this in 1 hour.
This question paper will be set and marked by SQA, and conducted
in centres under conditions specified for external examinations by
SQA. Learners will complete this in 1 hour 10 minutes.
Question Paper: Paper 2
The purpose of this question paper is to assess mathematical skills.
A calculator may be used.
Question Paper: Paper 2
The purpose of this question paper is to assess mathematical skills.
A calculator may be used.
This question paper will give learners an opportunity to apply
numerical, algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, statistical and
reasoning skills. These skills are those which may be facilitated by
the use of a calculator allowing more opportunity for application.
This question paper will give learners an opportunity to apply
numerical, algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, calculus, and
reasoning skills. These skills are those which may be facilitated by
the use of a calculator, allowing more opportunity for application
and reasoning. This would typically involve situations where more
complex calculations would be required to solve problems.
This question paper will consist of short-answer and extended
response questions.
This question paper will be set and marked by SQA, and conducted
in centres under conditions specified for external examinations by
SQA. Learners will complete this in 1 hour 30 minutes.
This question paper will consist of short and extended response
questions.
This question paper will be set and marked by SQA, and conducted
in centres under conditions specified for external examinations by
SQA. Learners will complete this in 1 hour 30 minutes.