These are original papers from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
The Scottish Qualifications Authority became Qualifications Scotland in February 2026.
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The information in a past paper may be reproduced in support of SQA qualifications only on a non-commercial basis.
If it is reproduced, SQA must be clearly acknowledged as the source.
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Modified past papers
Some of the 2022 and 2023 past papers are labelled “modified”. This means SQA made changes to the question paper in response to disruption caused by the Covid‑19 pandemic. Modified papers may be shorter, have fewer marks, or contain fewer topics than earlier years.Mathematics
Advanced Higher Mechanics
Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
Advanced Higher Mathematics
2025
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Paper 1 — Marking Instructions
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2024
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2023
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2022
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Paper 2 — Question Paper
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Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
Higher Mathematics
2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
National 5 Mathematics
2025
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Paper 2 — Marking Instructions
2024
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2022
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Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
Applications of Mathematics
Higher Applications of Mathematics
National 5 Applications (Lifeskills)
2025
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2024
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2023
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2022
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Covid Disruption
Assessment format changed due to pandemic.
Legacy
Intermediate 2 Mathematics
Replaced by National 5 Mathematics
Intermediate 2 Applications
Replaced by National 5 Applications
Intermediate 1 Mathematics
Replaced by National 4 Mathematics
Intermediate 1 Applications
Replaced by National 4 Applications
Standard Grade Credit Mathematics
Replaced by National 5 Mathematics
