Advanced Higher Mechanics

DURATION

1 Year / 320 Hours

COURSEWORK

None. Class Assessments to track progress

EXAM

100% of award- Question Papers.

COST

No Cost

What will you learn?

The course aims to build upon and extend candidates' mathematical skills, knowledge and understanding in a way that recognises problem solving as an essential element and enables them to integrate their knowledge of different aspects of the subject. To link Mathematical knowledge to application in Physics.

This course involves all the elements of Numeracy core skills at Advanced Higher level and the Critical Thinking part of Problem Solving also at Advanced Higher level.

Methods in Algebra and Calculus:

Partial Fractions
Further Differentiation and Integration
Solving both first order and second order differential equations

Applications of Algebra and Calculus:

The binomial theorem
Complex Numbers
Properties of functions
Volumes of revolution
Sequence and Series

Geometry, Proof and Systems of Equations:

Matrices
Vectors
Proofs

Why do this course?

Mathematics is important in everyday life. It helps us to make sense of the world we live in and to manage our lives. Using mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.

What will you experience?

A group or whole class approach with active pupil involvement in learning is the technique used at this level. Investigative approaches will also feature in the delivery of this course. Calculators with mathematical and graphical facilities will be used to reinforce mathematical concepts.

Key Facts

Everything you need to know before selecting this course

Assessment

Knowledge and skills will be assessed in different ways, depending on the topic being studied. This will include classroom tests, group work tasks and homework.

Advanced Higher will include internal assessments covering each of the standards in the three units and a Course Award exam which will be externally assessed by SQA and will be graded (A-D).

Homework

Homework will be set by the class teacher on a regular basis, this will be available on TEAMs.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry is at the discretion of the Principal Teacher Faculty, Maths. However, as a guide:

A pass a the previous NQ level. i.e. for Advanced Higher, a pass at Higher.

Progression and Employment

Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course

Progression

Further/Higher Education,
Apprenticeships
World of work.

Employment

There is a wide range of career opportunities open to mathematicians from graduates downwards. Areas range from financial work which includes accountancy, actuarial work, banking and insurance to management services including computing, economics and statistics.

Further areas include, scientific and technological research, engineering, architecture, the building trade, civil service, market research, estate agents and sales.

Learner Experiences

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