National 5 Applications of Mathematics
Course Specification (24/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
May 2023
May 2023
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).
- National 5 Applications of Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Specimen Question Paper Gaelic medium August 2024
- National 5 Applications of Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper Gaelic medium August 2024
- National 5 Applications of Mathematics Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) Specimen Question Paper August 2023
- National 5 Application of Mathematics Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper 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.
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Webinar (recording)
Course assessment from session 2022-2023
Audio Presentation
- Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (59 bytes)(12 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
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 National 5 Applications of Mathematics course report September 2024
- 2023 National 5 Applications of Mathematics course report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Applications of Mathematics course report September 2022