Higher Applications of 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

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Additional question papers resources

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper June 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper e-files August 2023
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper A August 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper e-files A July 2021
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper B August 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper e-files B February 2022

​Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper Gaelic medium August 2024
​Higher Applications of Mathematics Specimen Question Paper Gaelic medium e-files August 2024
Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper A - Gaelic medium August 2024

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Higher Applications of Mathematics Additional Specimen Question Paper B - Gaelic medium August 2024

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Coursework (02/08/2022)

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

Understanding Standards (28/11/2024)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

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)

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

Course support (09/11/2023)

Data booklet (05/06/2024)

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