National 4/5 Applications of Maths

The course assessment has two components totalling 110 marks:

• Component 1: question paper  – worth 65 marks

• Component 2: project – worth 30 marks. 

The question papers will be set and marked externally by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across all course assessment components.

The course assessment is graded A–D.

Managing Finance and Statistics

Interpret a situation involving finance including loans, banking, currencies, pay, overtime, National Insurance, Income Tax benefits and allowances. Use mathematical processes/calculations, Explain a solution in relation to the context. Interpret , represent and compare data including, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts, stem/leaf diagrams, scattergraphs, mean and range.

Geometry and Measures

Gradient, Area and Perimeter of 2D shapes, Volume of a prism. Pythagoras’ theorem, Tolerance, Container packing, Time Intervals, Use a formula, Scale drawing, Scale Factor.

Numeracy

Select appropriate numerical notation and units.  Carry out calculations including adding and subtracting  integers, multiplying, dividing, rounding, percentages, fractions, decimals, rate, distance given speed and time, time intervals, volume, area, perimeter, ratio and proportion. Interpret and make decisions based the results of a calculation.

Extract and interpret data from, bar graphs, pie charts, tables, scatter graphs, line graphs, stem/leaf diagrams, maps and plans. Make decisions based on the interpretation of data and probability.

Internally assessed unit tests for each of the three areas of study

Internally assessed Added Value Unit.

The Added Value Unit is a test in two parts.

A 20 minute non-calculator paper and a 40 minute calculator paper.

Managing Finance and Statistics

Interpret a situation involving finance including budgeting, gross/net pay, overtime, bonus, commission, benefits/allowances, National Insurance, Income tax, Pension contributions, Interest rates, Credit cards, Currencies.

Interpret , represent and compare data including box plots, scatter graphs, pie charts, mean, median, range, interquartile range, and standard deviation, line of best fit.

Geometry and Measures

Scale Drawing, Plan a navigation course, container packing, time management, tolerance, gradient, Area of circles, volumes of solids, Pythagoras’ theorem.

Numeracy

Select appropriate numerical notation and units. Carry out calculations including adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing, rounding (significant figures), percentages, fractions, speed, distance, time, volume, area, perimeter, ratio, direct and indirect proportion. Interpret and make decisions based the results of a calculation.

Extract and interpret data from tables, graphs, charts, diagrams and maps Make decisions based on the interpretation of data and probability.

There is an external exam at the end of the course in two parts:

A 65 minute non-calculator paper worth 45 marks and a 120 minute calculator paper worth 65 marks.