Applications of Maths N3N4N5

Who is this course for?

The study of Maths or Applications of Maths is mandatory in S3/4 but all pupils will initially follow a common course in S3.

Entry to this course depends on the learners ability  shown throughout the Broad General Education

What Entry Requirements are there?,

In S2 October tracking, having secured:

Level 0E - Early Level achieved or better in Mathematics

Tell me some basic information about the course

This course will cover Numeracy at all levels and is excellent preparation for work in the Senior Phase. This is essential for all courses in S3/4 as is the Statistics covered.

This course enables learners to acquire and apply operational skills necessary for developing mathematical ideas through symbolic representation and diagrams. They will select and apply mathematical techniques and will develop their understanding of the inter-dependencies within mathematics. In addition, learners will develop mathematical reasoning skills and will gain experience in making informed decisions.

What Skills will I develop?

Number, Money and Measure as well as collection and interpretation of data.

How will I be assessed?

There are 4 Mandatory Units of Mathematics National 4. All are internally assessed on a Pass/Fail basis.

If I was successful in this course, what qualifications could I go on and study?

National 5 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics

What kind of career pathways could this qualification help me with?

The Study of Mathematics offers opportunities in a vast amount of careers