Higher Mathematics
Course Specification (23/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 Gaelic medium August 2024
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 Gaelic medium August 2024
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 August 2023
- Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 August 2023
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Non Calculator
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Answer Booklet
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Non Calculator Marking Instructions
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2 Marking Instructions
- Higher Matamataig Question Paper 1 Non Calculator (1.00 MB)
- Higher Matamataig Question Paper 1 Answer Booklet (241 KB)
- Higher Matamataig paper 1 glossary (199 KB)
- Higher Matamataig Question Paper 2 (1.01 MB)
- Higher Matamataig Question Paper 2 Answer Booklet (235 KB)
- Higher Matamataig paper 2 glossary (177 KB)
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Overview of course assessment (8 minutes) (11.34 MB)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (23/9/24)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2024 Higher Mathematics course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Mathematics course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Mathematics course report September 2022