The National 3 Applications of Maths course focuses on using maths in real-life situations.
You’ll learn how to handle money, work with measurements, and understand data. There’s a focus on everyday maths, like budgeting or working out distances and times. It’s designed to be practical, so you can apply what you learn to things like shopping, travel, and personal finance. It helps build confidence with basic maths that you can use outside of school.
National 4 Maths is for students who are starting to build their maths skills.
You’ll learn basics numeracy skills as well as understanding shapes, angles, and measurements. There’s also an introduction to solving simple equations and working with data. This course helps you get the foundation for more advanced maths and prepares you for National 5 Applications of Maths.
In the National 5 Maths course, you will learn important mathematical skills that you can use in everyday life and future studies.
You will cover topics like algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics. The course includes both practical and theoretical work, helping you solve problems and understand mathematical concepts. You will also learn how to interpret data and use mathematical reasoning.
It’s a more challenging course and is great for those planning to take Higher Maths or go into jobs that need strong maths skills.
The National 5 Applications of Maths course takes your everyday maths skills to a higher level.
You’ll work on real-life problems, like budgeting, working with data, and planning projects. It covers areas like percentages, measurements, and understanding graphs. You’ll also learn how to solve problems that relate to areas like construction, business, and technology. It’s a practical course that helps you apply maths in many situations, preparing you for work or further study in areas like business or economics.