Higher Applications of 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.
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 Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper (888 KB)
June 2021 - Q6 Carol's Gift
June 2021 - Q6 Carol's Gift answers
June 2021 - Q8 Biomass data
June 2021 - Q8 Biomass answers
June 2021 - Q10 Visits Abroad data
June 2021 - Q10 Visits Abroad answers
June 2021 - Q11 Karen's Pension
June 2021 - Q11 Karen's Pension answers
June 2021 - Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper (863 KB)
June 2020 - Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper (Gaelic Medium)
- July 2021
- Q3 Pizza delivery worksheet
June 2020 - Q3 Pizza delivery answers
June 2020 - Q10 House purchase worksheet
June 2020 - Q10 House purchase answers
- June 2020
Coursework
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 Coursework Assessment Task
June 2020 - 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
Additional resources session 2021-22
New – new materials not previously published
Updated – published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22
Carried forward – published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22
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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
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
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.