Applications of Mathematics
Higher
Course Overview
The Higher Applications of Mathematics course focuses on developing the mathematical and analytical skills required in society and for the future workforce. The course develops learners’’ quantitative and mathematical literacy, problem-solving skills and reasoning skills as they apply mathematics in real-life contexts. Applying mathematics in real-life contexts includes identifying relevant information, formulating a problem in appropriate mathematical or statistical terms, selecting and applying tools correctly, finding solutions, interpreting solutions in the context of a problem, and evaluating the approach taken.
The course is made up of 3 units which develop the skills detailed below.
Mathematics Modelling
Understanding and applying the process of mathematical modelling to evaluate, analyse and interpret mathematical models
Using software effectively in calculations
Statistics and Probability
Applying statistical skills to basic probability
Applying statistical literacy skills to data
Applying statistical skills to correlation and linear regression
Applying statistical skills to data analysis, interpretation and communication
Finance and Planning & decision Making
Applying mathematical skills to calculating present and future values of monetary payments
Applying mathematical skills to solving problems related to personal financial products and transactions and analysing the results
Applying personal financial planning skills
Understanding and applying project planning and decision making
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mrs J Smith
Assessment Methods
The course assessment is externally assessed as follows:
Component 1: Question paper, 80 marks (73%), 2 hours and 30 minutes exam
Component 2: Research Project, 30 (27%), Approximately 8 hours to be completed in time for the SQA submission date.
Entry Requirements
Students would be expected to have achieved National 5 Mathematics or National 5 Applications of Mathematics at Grade A or B.
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