National 5 Applications of Mathematics
Course Specification (24/05/2023)
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
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Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Applications of Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Specimen Question Paper National 5
August 2023 - Application of Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper National 5
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.
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Course assessment overview
Webinar (recording): course assessment from session 2022-2023
- Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (59 bytes)(12 minutes)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (14/09/23)
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 National 5 Applications of Mathematics Course Report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Applications of Mathematics Course Report September 2022
- 2019 Application of Mathematics Course Report September 2019
Formulae list and course support
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Contact Information
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