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National 3 Applications of Maths
Description
The course is split up into 3 units: ·
• Shape, space and measure ·
• Manage money and data
• Numeracy
The National 3 Applications Course includes the study of number, money, shape, space and measurement in everyday life, enabling learners to interpret data and tackle real-life situations. The course prepares learners for applying the mathematical and numerical skills required for life long learning and the world of work.
Assessment
Each of the units is assessed through written papers.
Possible progression: National 4 Applications, Personal Finance Award
National 4 Applications of Maths
Description
The course is split up into 3 units: –
Numeracy (same unit as N4 Mathematics)
Managing finance and statistics
Geometry and measure
This course allows learners to acquire and develop skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work, as well as the attributes and capabilities of the four capacities. For example: success in mathematical learning leads to increased confidence as an individual in everyday situations; being numerically capable, especially in financial matters, helps towards becoming a responsible citizen; and being able to plan and organise will help in becoming an effective contributor. The skills, knowledge and understanding developed in this course support learning in other curriculum areas such as technology, health and wellbeing, science, and social studies.
Entry requirement
Recommended minimum entry requirements: Level 3 of BGE or National 3 Applications.
Assessment
Each of the units is assessed through written papers, additionally an Added Value unit which covers the whole course needs to be completed.
Progression
Possible Progression: National 5 Applications, Personal Finance Award
National 4 (Mathematics)
Description
The course consists of three units. Each of the three component units are assessed internally by means of a unit test. There is no external examination. The unit headings are:
· Expressions and Formulae
· Relationships
· Numeracy
The National 4 Mathematics Course enables learners to select and apply straightforward mathematical skills in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations. Learners interpret, communicate and manage information in mathematical form. Understanding and applying straightforward mathematical skills in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics. The course encourages the development of analytical, deductive and logical reasoning skills.
Assessment
Each of the units is assessed through written papers, additionally an Added Value unit which covers the whole course needs to be completed.
Recommended minimum entry requirements:
Level 3 of BGE or National 3 Applications
Possible progression: National 5, National 5 Applications
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