Higher Mathematics
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
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
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
September 2019 - Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 (Gaelic Medium)
June 2019 - Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2
May 2018 - Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 (Gaelic Medium)
June 2019 - Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 Glossary (Gaelic Medium)
June 2019
Understanding Standards
Additional resources session 2020-21
- Mathematics frequently asked question
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Question paper analysis grids (published on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator).
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Please note: For session 2020-21 there will be no external assessment for this course. The materials below should therefore be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.
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.
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.
Course Reports
- 2017 Higher Mathematics Course Report
October 2017 - 2019 Higher Mathematics Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Higher Mathematics Course Report August 2018
- Mathematics: Quality Assurance - external verification
Verification Reports
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - 2019 Higher Mathematics Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Higher Mathematics Course Report August 2018
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.
Related Information
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Analysis Grid (15.6 KB)
- Higher Mathematics Analysis Grid (204 KB)
- Mathematics command words (90 KB)
- National 4 Mathematics Added Value Analysis Grid (13 KB)
- National 5 Mathematics Analysis Grid (29 KB)
- 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