National 5 Applications of Mathematics

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

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.

Verification Reports

• 2019 Application 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

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

• Applications of Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Specimen Question Paper National 5
  September 2019
• Application of Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper National 5
  August 2017

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Course assessment overview

• Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (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.

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.

• Applications of Mathematics National 5 Formulae List (207 KB)