This course will be delivered in a virtual environment by a Highland Council Teacher based in another school within the Local Authority. All Highland Council school pupils are able to access this course.
This course develops, deepens and extends the mathematical skills necessary at advanced higher level and beyond. Throughout this course, you will:
acquire and apply operational skills necessary for exploring complex mathematical ideas
select and apply mathematical techniques and develop your understanding of the interdependencies within mathematics
develop mathematical reasoning skills and gain experience in making informed decisions.
The course assessment consists of two components totalling 115 marks:
Component 1 – Question paper 1 (non-calculator) (35 marks)
Component 2 – Question paper 2 (80 marks).
Both question papers are set and externally marked by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across course assessment.
The course assessment is graded A-D.