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This course is optional
What will you study in this course?
What will you study in this course?
Managing Finance and Statistics
Interpret a situation involving finance including budgeting, gross/net pay, overtime, bonus, commission, benefits/allowances, National Insurance, Income tax, Pension contributions, Interest rates, Credit cards, Currencies.
Interpret , represent and compare data including box plots, scatter graphs, pie charts, mean, median, range, interquartile range, and standard deviation, line of best fit.
Geometry and Measures
Scale Drawing, Plan a navigation course, container packing, time management, tolerance, gradient, Area of circles, volumes of solids, Pythagoras’ theorem.
Numeracy
Select appropriate numerical notation and units. Carry out calculations including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, rounding (significant figures), percentages, fractions, speed, distance, time, volume, area, perimeter, ratio, direct and indirect proportion. Interpret and make decisions based the results of a calculation.
Extract and interpret data from tables, graphs, charts, diagrams and maps Make decisions based on the interpretation of data and probability.
Where does this course lead to?
Where does this course lead to?
Successful students can progress to National 4/5 Maths.
Course methodology
Course methodology
Class teaching/Paired work/Group work.
Use of technologies such as Smartboard, Graphic calculators and TI-Inspire calculators enhance learning.
Investigative/problem solving approaches provide the opportunity for pupils to observe, explore, experiment and debate mathematical approaches to solve real-life problems.
Assessment in this course
Assessment in this course
There is an external exam at the end of the course in two parts:
A 65 minute non-calculator paper worth 45 marks and a 120 minute calculator paper worth 65 marks.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Throughout the course there are opportunities to develop the following skills:
Applying knowledge – the ability to use existing information to solve a problem.
Analysing and Evaluating – the ability to identify and weigh up features of a situation and come to a conclusion.
Numeracy – the ability to select and apply number processes, money, time and measurement and information handling skills.
In addition there are opportunities for pupils to develop their literacy and employability skills.
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