Advanced Higher Mathematics
Course Specification
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).
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1
September 2019 - Advanced Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 (Gaelic Medium)
June 2020 - Advanced Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 1 Glossary (Gaelic Medium)
June 2020 - Advanced Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2
June 2019 - Advanced Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 (Gaelic Medium)
June 2020 - Advanced Higher Mathematics Specimen Question Paper 2 Glossary (Gaelic Medium)
June 2020
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
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Non Calculator
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Answer Booklet
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Question Paper 1 Non Calculator Marking Instructions
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2 Answer Booklet
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Question Paper 2 Marking Instructions
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Audio Presentation
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)
Course Reports
- 2024 Advanced Higher Mathematics course report September 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Mathematics course report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Mathematics course report September 2022
Verification Reports
- Mathematics Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - Mathematics Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
June 2019 - Mathematics Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2018
Course support
- Advanced Higher Mathematics Analysis Grid (15.6 KB)
- Mathematics command words (90 KB)
- Mathematics Marking Guidance (269 KB)