FOI24/25 057 Maths and Applications of Maths Attainment N4, N5, Higher

Thank you very much for the data you sent me earlier in the year. It generated some interesting findings. For example, a greater proportion of the most deprived students are passing Higher Applications of Maths than are passing Higher Mathematics.

For students in SIMD deciles 1 and 2 (Highest level of deprivation), the proportion of passes for Higher Applications is statistically significantly higher than the proportion of passes for Higher Mathematics. At a 95% confidence level, I found a difference in means of between 7% and 18%. It could be that by offering Higher Application as well as Higher Mathematics schools can improve both attainment and narrow the deprivation gap - the two headliners from this year's exam results.

I would like to investigate this further, so would like to have the same, including this years results, but not filtered by sex. I didn't find any gender related points I wish to explore further and not breaking it down in this way will reduce the redactions. 

Attached is the information as we think best suits what you are looking for. However, please let me know if you have any questions. There are explanatory notes contained within the document.

FOI24/25 057 Information Sheet (417 KB)