Higher Applications of Mathematics
Course Specification (28/05/2025)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Applications of Mathematics course specification
May 2023 - Sònrachadh Cùrsa Àrd-Ìre Gnìomhachas Matamataigs - An Cèitean 2025
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper June 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper e-files August 2023
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper A August 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper e-files A July 2021
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper B August 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper e-files B February 2022
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper Gaelic medium June 2025
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper Gaelic medium e-files August 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper A - Gaelic medium August 2024
Associated files for the above:
- Q10 House purchase worksheet - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q10 House purchase answers - Gaelic medium
February 2022
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper B - Gaelic medium August 2024
Associated files for the above:
- Q6 Carol's Gift - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q6 Carol's Gift answers - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q8 Biomass data - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q10 Visits Abroad data - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q11 Karen's Pension - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q11 Karen's Pension answers - Gaelic medium
February 2022
Coursework (02/08/2022)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Higher Applications of Mathematics Project Template (Microsoft Word)
November 2021 - Higher Applications of Mathematics Project Template (Google Docs)
November 2021 - Àrd-Ìre Gniomhachas Matamataigs Teamplaid Proiseict (Microsoft Word)
November 2021 - Àrd-Ìre Gniomhachas Matamataigs Teamplaid Proiseict (Google Docs)
November 2021 - Higher Applications of Mathematics Project Assessment Task
August 2022 - Higher Applications of Mathematics Coursework Assessment Task (Gaelic translation)
August 2021
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (28/11/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Question Paper - presentation with audio 2024 (12.06 MB)
- Question Paper - Evidence 2024 (3.77 MB)
- Overview of Project - presentation with audio 2024 (10.18 MB)
- Project - Evidence 2024 (2.79 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (23/9/24)
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
- 2024 Higher Applications of Mathematics course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Applications of Mathematics course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Applications of Mathematics course report October 2022