Finance, Geometry, Measurement, Numeracy, Statistics, Graphical Data & Probability
The course is based on:
Finance, Geometry, Graphical Data & Probability, Measurement, Numeracy, Statistics.
An external SQA exam is sat at the end of the course, with calculator and non-calculator papers.
Analysing and interpreting factors affecting income.
Analysing a financial position using budget information.
Determining the best deal, given three pieces of information.
Converting between several currencies.
Investigating the impact of interest rates on savings and borrowing.
Investigating a situation involving gradient.
Solving a problem involving a composite shape which includes part of a circle.
Solving a problem involving the volume of a composite solid.
Using Pythagoras’ theorem within a two-stage calculation.
Perform calculations including multiplication and division.
Round answers to the nearest significant figure or two decimal places.
Interpret results of measurements involving time, length, weight, volume and temperature.
Find simple percentages and fractions of shapes and quantities.
Calculate rate (e.g. miles per hour, texts per month).
Calculate ratio and direct proportion.
Use measuring instruments with straightforward scales.
Read scales to the nearest marked, unnumbered division with a functional degree of accuracy.
Comparing data sets using statistics.
Forming a linear model from a given set of data.
Constructing a scale drawing, including choosing a scale.
Planning a navigation course.
Carrying out efficient container packing.
Using precedence tables to plan tasks.
Solving a problem involving time management.
Considering the effects of tolerance.
Free Maths resources for Scottish Secondary students
national5maths.co.uk - Free N5 Applications of Maths
An excellent app. National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher.