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.
- Higher Mathematics course specification May 2023
- Sònrachadh Cùrsa Àrd-Ìre Matamataig An Cèitean 2023
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen question paper
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 Gaelic medium August 2024
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 Gaelic medium August 2024
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 August 2023
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 August 2023
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Overview of course assessment (8 minutes) (11.34 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (11/09/2025)
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
- 2025 Higher Mathematics course report September 2025
- 2024 Higher Mathematics course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Mathematics course report September 2023