Higher Mathematics
Course Specification (23/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1
August 2023 - Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2
August 2023
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Non Calculator
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Answer Booklet
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Non Calculator Marking Instructions
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2 Marking Instructions
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Course assessment overview
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 Higher Mathematics Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 Higher Mathematics Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 Higher Mathematics Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Mathematics Course Report
August 2018 - 2017 Higher Mathematics Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
Course support (09/11/2023)
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
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- Mathematics Marking Guidance (269 KB)
- NQs - notification of changes to documents
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330