Higher Maths

The Higher Mathematics course will develop and understanding in applying mathematical skills in the study of Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry and Statistics where pupils will get the opportunity to apply Mathematical techniques in real life situations.

PRIOR KNOWLEDGE- This course will suit the needs of pupils who have successfully completed National 5 Maths.

In order for you to reach your full potential we expect you to attend class regularly, come prepared for each lesson, meet deadlines for classwork and homework, seek help if experiencing difficulties and prepare thoroughly for each assessment.

PROGRESSION – Successful completion of National 5 Maths will mean pupils could progress onto Advanced Higher Maths, Employment and/or training

HOMEWORK- Homework will be issued on a regular basis and will reflect the pupils class work, homework will be given from a variety of sources, including a homework book or at times they may be issued with a write-on sheet, testing their knowledge on a particular topic.

CONDITIONS OF AWARD- This course is split into 3 units, Applications, Relationships and Calculus and Expressions and Functions, culminating in a final external SQA exam.  

TIMELINE- The timeline for the current session can be accessed below.

The document below courtesy of Newbattle High School has short reminders and facts for all topics in the Higher course.

These can be used as flash cards or can be used as a question and answer task to aid revision. 

Please click on the links to be directed to the relevant paper or Marking Instruction from the SQA website

H 2023 Paper 1 and 2               H 2023 Marking Instruction P1 and P2

H 2022 Paper 1 and 2                H 2022 Marking Instruction P1 and P2

H 2019 Papers 1 and 2                                  H 2019  Marking Instructions

H 2018 Papers 1 and 2                                  H 2018  Marking Instructions

H 2017 Papers 1 and 2                                  H 2017  Marking Instructions

H 2016 Papers 1 and 2                                  H 2016 Marking Instructions

         H 2015 Papers 1 and 2                                  H 2015 Marking Instructions         

The following document is an interactive map for all SQA Past Papers from 2000 to 2017. The map tells you where each topic appears in each of the Past Papers. There are also links to full HSN notes for each topic .