Mathematics - National 5

SCQF Framework

SCQF Level: 5

SCQF Credit Points: 24

Skills Framework

Delivering Centre

Vale of Leven Academy

Purpose and Aims

Mathematics engages learners of all ages, interests and abilities. Learning mathematics develops logical reasoning, analysis, problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to think in abstract ways.

It uses a universal language of numbers and symbols, which allows us to communicate ideas in a concise, unambiguous and rigorous way.

The course develops important mathematical techniques which are critical to successful progression beyond National 5 in Mathematics and many other curriculum areas.

The skills, knowledge and understanding in the course also support learning in technology, health and wellbeing, science, and social studies.

Using mathematics enables us to model real-life situations and make connections and informed predictions. It equips us with the skills we need to interpret and analyse information, simplify and solve problems, assess risk and make informed decisions.

The course aims to:

motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to select and apply mathematical techniques in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations
develop confidence in the subject and a positive attitude towards further study in mathematics
develop skills in manipulation of abstract terms to generalise and to solve problems
allow candidates to interpret, communicate and manage information in mathematical form: skills which are vital to scientific and technological research and development
develop candidates’ skills in using mathematical language and in exploring mathematical ideas
develop skills relevant to learning, life and work in an engaging and enjoyable way

Recommended Entry

Entry to this Course is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners would normally be expected to have attained the skills and knowledge required by the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:

National 4 Mathematics Course or relevant component Units

Progression

This Course or its Units may provide progression to:

other qualifications in Mathematics or related areas
further study, employment or training

Career Options

My World of Work

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Further Information

National 5 Mathematics Course Specification

National 5 Mathematics BBC Bitesize

Course Content

Throughout this course, candidates acquire and apply operational skills necessary for developing mathematical ideas through symbolic representation and diagrams.

They select and apply mathematical techniques and develop their understanding of the interdependencies within mathematics. Candidates develop mathematical reasoning skills and gain experience in making informed decisions. Skills, knowledge and understanding Skills, knowledge and understanding for the course.

The following provides a broad overview of the subject skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the course:

understand and use mathematical concepts and relationships
select and apply numerical skills
select and apply skills in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics
use mathematical models
use mathematical reasoning skills to interpret information, to select a strategy to solve a problem, and to communicate solutions

Course Assessment Structure

The course assessment meets the key purposes and aims of the course by addressing:

breadth — drawing on knowledge and skills from across the course
challenge — requiring greater depth or extension of knowledge and/or skills
application — requiring application of knowledge and/or skills in practical or theoretical contexts as appropriate

This enables candidates to:

demonstrate mathematical operational skills
integrate mathematical operational skills developed throughout the course
demonstrate mathematical reasoning skills
apply numerical calculation skills without the use of a calculator to demonstrate an underlying grasp of mathematical processes

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