Maths
Maths
What will I Learn?
What skills with I develop?
What could be helpful?
Is there is an Exam?
What comes next?
Where can this take me?
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What will I Learn?
Understand how to use numeracy and mathematical skills to inform solutions and decision making based on number, shape, space, algebra, finance and time.
What skills will I develop?
Use operational and reasoning skills to solve a variety of problems
Efficient verbal and written communication skills to form solutions in a logical manner
What could be helpful?
Is there is an Exam?
The course is assessed by 3 unit assessments: Numeracy, Expressions and Formula, Relationships
There is also a final assessment which is marked in school. There are two parts to this a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper
What comes next?
Progression to National 5 Mathematics or National 5 Applications of Mathematics
Progression to a College course or a workplace apprenticeship
Where can this take me?
Mathematics coursing options in S5
Access to various college courses
Job apprenticeship opportunities
What will I Learn?
Applications of Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry, Functions & Statistics
What skills will I develop?
Problem solving and reasoning skills when forming solutions to problems within familiar and unfamiliar contexts
Data analysis to interpret statistics and inform solution communication
Efficient structure to when forming written solutions
What could be helpful?
Is there is an Exam?
There is a final exam made up of two papers.
Paper 1 - Non-Calculator: 1hour
Paper 2 - Calculator: 1hourr 30minutes
What comes next?
Higher Mathematics
Access to College courses and workplace opportunities
Where can this take me?
Careers in Engineering, Science, Medicine, Finance and Computing
Further education opportunities at College, University and workplace apprenticeships
What will I Learn?
Aspects of Geometry
Applications of Calculus
Algebraic Manipulation
Functional and Graphical Skills
Efficient interpretation of Mathematical problem related contexts
What skills will I develop?
Application of problem solving skills
Efficient and logical solution lay-out
Make links with elements of numeracy, geometry and algebra to strengthen understanding
What could be helpful?
Is there is an Exam?
The final grade is entirely based on examination performance
The exam is made up of two parts - a non-calculator paper and a calculator paper
What comes next?
Progression into the Advanced Higher Mathematics Course
Progression into the Higher Applications of Mathematics
Where can this take me?
Further Mathematical studies at University
Careers in Medicine, Engineering, Science and IT
What will I Learn?
Further Calculus
Proof, number theory and binomial theorem
Complex Numbers
Aspect of Geometry including vectors, matrices and the complex plane
What skills will I develop?
Creative problem solving skills
Rigorous Proof
Deepen your knowledge of complex mathematical language and ideas
What could be helpful?
Is there is an Exam?
Paper 1 - Non-Calculator: 35 marks - 1hour
Paper 2 - Calculator: 65 marks - 2hours 30minutes
What comes next?
University Study
Where can this take me?
Further Mathematical studies at University
Careers in engineering, medicine, technology, business and the physical sciences