Higher Mathematics
Essential Information
Course Specification
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 (Gaelic Translation)
January 2019 - Higher Mathematics Course Specification
May 2018
Course Reports
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
- 2018 Higher Mathematics Course Report August 2018
- 2017 Higher Mathematics Course Report October 2017
- 2016 Higher Mathematics Course Report October 2016
- 2015 Higher Mathematics Course Report Oct 2015
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages October 2016
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2016
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages October 2015
Assessment
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1
May 2018 - Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2
May 2018
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.
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Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330