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Higher Mathematics
SCQF Level 6
Part-time
D
Distance Learning
This course aims to provide successful performance in the SQA Higher Maths exam .
Mathematics is very important when seeking employment or when applying to further or higher education . Candidates who complete a Higher Mathematics course successfully are expected to have a competence and a confidence in applying mathematical techniques , manipulating symbolic expressions and communicating with mathematical correctness in the solution of problems .
Please note : Higher Maths is a fast-paced and very challenging course and should only be undertaken by applicants who already have excellent knowledge and understanding of mathematics at National 5 Level .
Entry requirements
Entry to the course may also be subject to successful completion of a diagnostic test
Due to the high level of challenge presented by National Courses , and the significant demand for this course , please note that the above represents minimum entry requirements
Additional Essential Skills required for Higher Maths are factorising , fractions , algebraic fractions , powers and indices , surds , Trigonometry . You are expected to have a competence in these skills , or you will not be able to succeed in the course . Revision can be found in Heinemann Higher Maths book : Essential Skills or on the following web sites mathsrevision . com or BBC Bitesize Nat 5 Maths . This practice should be completed before the course commences in September
Our selection processes will also take into account the breadth of subjects studied previously
School College Partnership courses offered within Science and Mathematics include :
National Progression Award : Laboratory Sciences
Foundation Apprenticeship : Scientific Technologies SCQF Level 6
Advanced Higher Preparation : Biology SCQF Level 6
Advanced Higher Preparation : Chemistry SCQF Level 6
CSI Fife SCQF Level 6
First Chances
School Science Activity
S6 HNC Applied Sciences
PDA Laboratory Science / HNC Applied Science -
STEM Challenge P6 – S6
Techno Games
Please note : School College Partnership courses vary by High School . Please check with your own High School to see which courses are available .
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
You can only apply for this course if you are not planning to undertake Higher Maths at another SQA centre ( e . g . at school ) and possess one of the following :
National 5 Maths at Grade A or B
Higher : Maths at Grade D or above
These qualifications must have been achieved at the first time of sitting
KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth R Rosyth
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