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SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Mathematics
Get Ready for National 5 Maths
SCQF Level 4
Part-time
D
Many people find National 5 Maths very demanding , particularly if they have not recently studied Maths , and achieving National 5 Maths in a single academic year can be extremely challenging . This course is specifically designed to address that problem and it is aimed at those candidates who already have a Maths qualification at National 4 level ( or equivalent ), and who want to do National 5 Maths but need a little bit more time to develop their skills and absorb some of the complex concepts introduced in the National 5 Maths course .
Entry requirements
National 4 : Maths
National 5 : Mathematics
SCQF Level 5
Part-time
K
D
Distance Learning
This course aims to provide successful performance in the SQA National 5 Maths exam . It aims to build upon and extend your existing knowledge of mathematics .
Please note : National 5 Maths is a fast paced and very challenging course and should only be undertaken by applicants who are already secure in their understanding of elementary aspects of algebra and trigonometry .
Entry requirements
You can only apply for this course if you are not planning to undertake National 5 Maths at another SQA centre ( e . g . at school )
Our selection processes will also take into account the breadth of subjects studied previously
Essential Skills required for National 5 Maths which are not covered in the course are : working with negative numbers , Pythagoras , trigonometry . You are expected to have a competence in these skills .
A pass at National 4 Mathematics
National 5 Maths at Grade D
These qualifications must have been achieved at the first time of sitting
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
KEY D Dunfermline K Kirkcaldy G Glenrothes L Levenmouth R Rosyth
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