Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

• National 5 Applications of Mathematics course specification

          May 2023

• Sònrachadh Cùrsa Nàiseanta 5 Gnìomhachas Matamataigs - An Cèitean 2025

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Webinar (recording)

Course assessment from session 2022-2023

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Audio Presentation

• Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (59 bytes)(12 minutes)

Changes to Understanding Standards materials

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

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 National 5 Applications of Mathematics course report September 2025
• 2024 National 5 Applications of Mathematics course report September 2024 
• 2023 National 5 Applications of Mathematics course report September 2023

• Applications of Mathematics National 5 Formulae List (207 KB)
• National 5 Applications of Mathematics Analysis Grid (15 KB)
• Mathematics Marking Guidance (206 KB)