National 5 Award In Personal Finance
Content
The course is made up of 2 mandatory units: Money Management and Understanding Money.
The award covers a range of topics, including: calculating and comparing costs; household budgeting; different forms of borrowing; tax and National Insurance; credit cards; bank accounts; exchange rates, interest and inflation rates.
Assessment
There is no exam at the end of this course. To achieve the award, learners must pass two end-of-unit e-assessment tests using SOLAR (SQA's e-assessment system).
Entry Requirements
National 4 Maths is essential, as well as a recommendation from your Maths teacher.
Value of the Course
The purpose of this award is to develop knowledge and skills to cope confidently and effectively with the types of financial matters individuals are likely to encounter. From student loans, to pensions, the award will prepare learners for financial decision making and managing personal finances throughout their lives.
Mathematics National 5
Content
This course covers topics in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics.
Assessment
There are three units: Expressions and Formulae; Relationships; and Applications. At the end of each unit a prelim exam will be completed that will cover the topics completed so far.
There will be a final external exam in May.
Homework
Learners are expected to complete some work at home to help maintain the pace of their work in class.There will be formal homework at the end of each learning outcome.
Entry Requirements
Pupils applying for National 5 in S5/6 should have prior experience of National 5 either from being in a National 5 class in S3/4 or by being in one of our “bridging classes”. All pupils applying for this level should have already completed National 5 Numeracy in S4.
Value of the Course
A National 5 qualification in Mathematics is a requirement for a number of career paths including teaching, nursing and the RAF. You should consult the careers adviser if you need advice on this.
Mathematics Higher
Content
This is a continuation of the National 5 course and extends into previously unseen areas of Mathematics. Students will study Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry to a greater depth and calculus will be introduced. Topics include the Straight Line, Quadratics & Polynomials, Differentiation, Integration, Trigonometry, Vectors, Recurrence Relations, Circles and Applications of Calculus.
Assessment
After the first three topics there will a mini-prelim on the work covered so far. In January there will a prelim covering the first six topics. There will be a full prelim upon completion of the course.
There will be a final external exam in May.
Homework
Learners are expected to complete some work at home to help maintain the pace of their work in class.There will be formal homework at the end of each learning outcome.
Entry Requirements
At least a grade C pass at National 5 is essential, with A or B being preferred.
Value of the Course
Students who intend following science or engineering courses at college or university are strongly advised to attempt the Higher course.
Mathematics Advanced Higher
Content
This is a continuation of the Higher course and extends into previously unseen areas of Mathematics. The course comprises three units: Methods in Algebra and Calculus; Applications in Algebra and Calculus; and Applications.
Students will study Calculus, Algebra, Geometry and Trigonometry to a greater depth and Complex Numbers and Proof will be introduced. Topics include Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Sequences & Series, Proof, Complex Numbers, Plane Geometry and Number Theory
Assessment
After the first unit there will a mini-prelim on the work covered so far. In January there will a prelim covering the first two units. There will be a further prelim upon completion of the course.
There will be a final external exam in May.
Homework
There is an expectation that learners will support the work they are doing in class with a significant amount of work in their own time. Students should also expect regular homework assignments
Entry Requirements
A pass in Higher Mathematics (at least grade C) is essential.
Value of the Course
Students who intend to study mathematics, science or engineering courses at college or university are advised to attempt the Advanced Higher Mathematics course.