National 5 Applications of Mathematics
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.
- N5 Applications of Mathematics Course Specification
September 2017 - N5 Applications of Mathematics Course Specification (Gaelic Translation)
April 2018
2022 revision support for learners (Mar 2022)
We have updated this document to provide information on the modifications made to course assessments (coursework and exams) at the start of academic year 2021-22.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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Specimen Question Papers
These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.
Understanding Standards
Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Course assessment overview
- Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (59 bytes)(12 minutes)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
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.
Course Reports
- 2019 National 5 Applications of Mathematics Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 National 5 Applications of Mathematics Course Report
August 2018 - 2017 National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics Course Report
October 2017 - 2016 National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics Course Report
September 2016
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021.
This report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted.
Verification Reports
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - 2018 National 5 Applications of Mathematics Course Report
August 2018 - 2017 National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics Course Report October 2017
- 2016 National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics Course Report October 2016
- 2015 National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics Course Report October 2015
- Lifeskills Mathematics Verification Key Messages October 2016
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.