National 5 Mathematics
Essential information
Course Specification
This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Course Reports
These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Verification Reports
- 2019 National 5 Mathematics Course Report September 2019
- 2018 National 5 Mathematics Course Report August 2018
- 2017 National 5 Mathematics Course Report October 2017
Assessment
Specimen Question Papers
These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.
- Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Specimen Question Paper National 5
September 2019 - Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper National 5 (Gaelic Medium)
February 2018 - Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-calculator) Specimen Question Paper National 5 (Gaelic Medium)
February 2018 - Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper National 5
August 2017
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Resources
Understanding Standards
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.
CPD
Additional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.
Formulae List
