National 3 Applications of Mathematics

About the Course:

This course builds on the skills and practice that have been worked on during the Broad General Education in S1,2,3.

The National 3 Applications of Mathematics Course will help learners to become numerate, to make sense of the world around them and to function responsibly and independently in everyday life.  

Entry Requirements:

Teachers will recommend learners for levels and courses during S3.  If you have any queries please speak to Mr Giffney (Faculty Head).

Course Content:

The course is split into three units:

Manage Money and Data - The general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to apply their skills, knowledge and understanding of mathematics and numeracy to manage money and data in real-life contexts. Learners will build on their mathematical and numerical skills to determine factors affecting income and expenditure, budgeting and saving. Learners will also organise, present and interpret data based on real-life contexts. 

Shape, Space and Measures - The general aims of this Unit is to enable learners to apply their skills, knowledge and understanding of shape, space and measures in real-life contexts. Learners will build on their mathematical and numerical skills by using measures and elementary geometry to tackle real-life situations 

Numeracy - The general aim of this Unit is to develop learners’ numerical and information handling skills to solve simple, real-life problems involving number, money, time and measurement. As learners tackle real-life problems, they will use their knowledge of number processes, information handling and probability to make informed decisions. 

Assessment:

The National 3 course is assessed internally using SQA produced unit assessments.  Each of the three units are assessed individually and a pass must be achieved in each unit for a full course award to be certified.

Passing this course will also give candidates an SCQF Level 3 award in Numeracy.

Progression:

After completing this course candidates can progress on the following pathways:

1. Complete N4 Numeracy - this would give candidates an SCQF Level 4 award in Numeracy.

2. National 4 Mathematics 

3. National 4 Applications of Mathematics.

Useful Links: 

https://www.national5maths.co.uk/free-n3-lifeskills/