Higher Applications of Maths

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You will need to have gained A-B pass in National 5 Apps of Maths to be able to progress to the Higher

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Higher Applications of Mathematics course focusses on developing the mathematical and analytical skills required in society and the future workforce. The course will enable pupils to develop their quantitative and mathematical literacy, problem-solving skills and reasoning skills as they apply mathematics in real-life contexts. The skills, knowledge and understanding in the course supports learning and further study in a wide range of curricular areas, such as humanities, social sciences, healthcare and business.

The course has four key areas:

Mathematical Modelling: -  Understanding and applying mathematical modelling

Statistics and Probability:  - Applying statistical skills to probability, data, correlation and linear regression & Data analysis using computer software, interpretation and communication

Finance: - Using spreadsheets (excel) to calculate present and future values of monetary payments, Solving problems related to personal finance products and transactions and Applying personal financial planning skills

Planning & Decision Making: - Using mathematical, statistical and financial skills to plan projects and make informed decisions

Assessment

To gain the course award, pupils must pass the external course assessment which is part of the SQA exam diet. This will be an exam paper and a project.

WHAT WILL MY HOME COMMITMENT BE FOR THIS COURSE?

Students can expect to be doing at least 2 hours of homework per week which will include a selection of:

• End of Topic formal homework

• Consolidation of notes from previous week

• Completion of exercises as home practice

IS MATHS FOR ME?

You will enjoy this subject if: 

· You like understanding how the world around us is understood and shaped by  mathematics.

· You enjoy number and developing your mathematical skills to cope with increasingly complex ideas and problems.

· You like to communicate in a concise and logical way.

· You like using software for analysis and calculation