National 5 Applications of Maths builds on the skills studied in S1 to S3. Any idea that this course is an easier version of the National 5 Maths course are unfounded. The work is less abstract with limited algebra but the content is equally as challenging. The Venn Diagram below (we are mathematicians) shows the overlap and differences between the two courses. 

Assessment for this course consists of two external exams during the SQA exam diet.

• Question paper 1 (non-calculator) worth 35 marks and lasting 50 minutes

• Question paper 2 (calculator) worth 55 marks and lasting 1 hour and 40 minutes.

Students will complete the following topics with in class assessments, prelim exams and revision time all built into the year. Most topics build on prior learning and therefore pace and level for each class depend on prior understanding.

• Money

  • Foreign Currency

  • Wages and Salaries

  • National Insurance and Tax

  • Hire Purchase

  • Budgeting

• Percentages

• Ratio

• Probability

• Charts and Graphs

• Time Zones

In Class Assessment

• Statistics

• Area

• Perimeter

• Volume

• Unit Conversions

Prelim Exam

• Fractions

• Gradients

• Pythagoras

• Scale Drawing

• Speed Distance Time

In Class Assessment

• Formulae

• Container Packing