Mathematics

Contact the Qualifications Manager for this subject area
Elaine Riley

For information about the Access 1 and 2 levels, please refer to the Access 1 & 2 website.

Subject-specific Information

Subject-specific information is available from the right-hand 'Subject-specific links' menu.

Higher Mathematics - Objective Test Items

The 144 questions contained in the files below are non-secure Objective Test Items, and can be used by teachers/lecturers or candidates as practice for the Objective Test section of the Higher Mathematics examination.

Applied Mathematics: Statistics

Statistical Formulae and Tables
November 2004, Formerly Mathematical Formuale and Statistical Tables

Introducing Advanced Higher

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Advanced Highers are, as the name suggests, advanced qualifications. They are usually taken in the sixth year at school or at college. People who take Advanced Highers have normally passed Highers. Advanced Highers are National Courses. They are usually made up of three National Units and an external assessment — normally an examination or project.

More information on Advanced Highers is available in the downloads below:

Understanding Standards

To learn more about SQA standards and how they are applied to Higher Mathematics, you can visit the Understanding Standards website.

SQA Past Papers

IMAGE: Bright Red Advanced Higher Mathematics past paper cover. Mathematics Past Papers and solutions are available to order from Bright Red Publishing covering the following levels: