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.
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
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 June 2021
Associated files
- 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 Additional Specimen Question Paper - Gaelic medium February 2022
Associated files
- 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
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper - Gaelic Medium July 2021
Associated files
- Q10 House purchase worksheet - Gaelic medium
February 2022 - Q10 House purchase answers - Gaelic medium
February 2022
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper June 2020
Associated files
- 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 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 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 (Dec 2021)
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
- New - Audio presentation - Question paper and Project (15 minutes) (27.58 MB)
- Carried forward - Question paper 1 and Question paper 2 - audio presentation
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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.
Data booklet (Mar 2022)
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
Contact Applications of Mathematics
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330