National 5 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 or during the National 4 Applications of Mathematics and Mathematics courses.
The National 5 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 and solve problems.
Entry Requirements:
Learners should have banked the N4 Mathematics course before entering the N5 Applications of Mathematics course.
If you have any queries please speak to Ms Orecchioni (Faculty Head)
Course Content:
The course is split into key areas:
Numeracy - Selecting and carrying out calculations - involving fractions, decimals, percentages. Area, Perimeter and Volume. Distance, Speed and Time. Proportion - both direct and indirect. Ratio. Information Handling - and interpreting results.
Finance - Calculating wages and salaries. Budget Planning. Financial Products. Foreign Currencies. Saving and Borrowing
Measurement - Construct and use a scale drawing, Container Packing, Precedence Tables, Calculations involving time, Tolerance
Geometric Skills - Gradient, area, perimeter, volume, Pythagoras
Graphical data and probability - Reading Graphs, charts and tables. Calculaing probability. Using answers to justify choices.
Assessment:
The National 5 course is assessed externally in the form of a final examination that is worth 100% of the final award.
There are two papers:
Paper 1 (45 marks) - 1 hour 5 minutes
Paper 2 (65 marks) - 2 hours
Passing this course will also give candidates an SCQF Level 5 award in Numeracy.
As part of the course learners will complete various class assessments throughout the year and complete the National 5 Numeracy unit. To demonstrate that candidates have the skills required to pass this course it is vital that they work to ensure a pass in the Numeracy unit.
Progression:
After completing this course candidates can progress on the following pathways:
1. National 5 Mathematics
2. Higher Applications of Mathematics
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