Mathematics plays an important role in our lives. It is used in everyday activities such as budgeting, keeping time and playing games. Mathematics has been one of the decisive factors in shaping the modern world and continues to grow and find new uses in science, technology, business and social life.
Mathematics courses will help develop the Numeracy and analytical skills required for the world of work, recreation and further study of STEM subjects.
The following courses are available to S4 pupils
National 3 Applications of Mathematics
Entry Requirements – completion of BGE Second Level Mathematics and Numeracy
The course consists of the following internally assessed units:
* Manage Money and Data * Shape, Space and Measures * Numeracy
For pupils who make sufficient progress, there may also be the opportunity to achieve the National 4 Numeracy award.
National 4 Mathematics
Entry Requirements – completion of BGE Third Level Mathematics and Numeracy
The course consists of the following internally assessed units:
* Expressions and Formulae * Relationships * Numeracy* National 4 Added Value
The Added Value assessment is timed and consists of two parts: Non-Calculator Question Paper (20 mins) and Calculator Question Paper (40 mins).
For pupils who make sufficient progress, there may also be the opportunity to achieve the National 5 Numeracy award.
National 5 Mathematics and National 5 Numeracy Award
Entry Requirements – for S4 pupils: completion of BGE Fourth Level Mathematics or for S5/6 pupils: completion of National 4 Mathematics and National 5 Numeracy Award.
The course consists of the following units: * Expressions and Formulae * Relationships * Applications
The course is assessed externally through timed Non – Calculator (50 marks) and Calculator Question Papers (60 marks).
National 5 Applications of Mathematics
For pupils who make sufficient progress with National 5 Mathematics, there may also be the opportunity to achieve the additional qualification of National 5 Applications of Mathematics. This is assessed externally by the SQA through timed Non – Calculator Question (45 marks) and Calculator Question Papers (65 marks).
The following courses are available to S5/6 pupils:
Higher Mathematics
Entry Requirements – Pass at National 5 Mathematics
The Higher Mathematics course provides an in-depth study of mathematical concepts and the ways in which mathematics describes our world. This is a challenging course and to be successful pupils must have a sound knowledge of the following N5 skills: factorising, indices, fractions, quadratics, trigonometric equations and graphs.
The course consists of three units:
* Expressions and Functions * Relationships & Calculus * Applications
The course is assessed externally by the SQA through timed Non – Calculator (60 marks) and Calculator Question Papers (70 marks).
Advanced Higher Mathematics
Entry Requirements – Pass at Higher Mathematics
The course provides the foundation for many developments in the sciences and in technology as well as having its own intrinsic value. This is a challenging course and to be successful pupils must have a sound knowledge of the following skills from Higher Mathematics: differentiation, integration, curve sketching, trigonometric identities and equations.
The Advanced Higher course consists of the following units:
*Methods in Algebra & Calculus *Applications of Algebra & Calculus *Geometry, Proof & Systems of Equations
The course is assessed externally by the SQA through a timed Question Paper (100 marks)
