CONTENT
Intermediate 2 Mathematics is the equivalent of the Credit level
Standard Grade course.
In the course, students will study topics in algebra, geometry,
trigonometry and statistics.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
The course is divided into three units covering twelve learning
outcomes; there will be an internal assessment at the end of each
unit.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
There is an external examination covering the work of all three
units at the end of the course.
HOMEWORK
There is a homework assignment on each of the twelve learning outcomes.
Students should expect homework after each lesson.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Grade Mathematics at General level 3 or 4 for both KU and RE is required.
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Mathematics Higher
CONTENT
This is a continuation of the Credit Level Standard Grade course.
Students will study to a greater depth topics in Algebra, Geometry,
Trigonometry and Calculus. Topics include the Straight Line, Quadratic
Theory, Recurrence Relations, The Circle, Polynomials, Vectors, The
Wave Function, Differentiation, Integration and Applications.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
The course is divided into three units; there will be an internal
assessment at the end of each unit.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
There is an external examination covering the work of all three
units at the end of the course.
HOMEWORK
Students should expect homework after each lesson and at the end
of each learning outcome.
VALUE OF COURSE
Students who intend following science or engineering courses at
college or university are strongly advised to attempt the Higher
course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Credit Grade 1 or 2 in Mathematics is required in Knowledge and
Understanding as well as Reasoning and Enquiry.
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Mathematics Advanced Higher
CONTENT
| The course comprises three units: |
Mathematics 1
Mathematics 2
Mathematics 3 |
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
There will be an assessment at the end of each unit.
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
There will be an examination covering the work of all three units
at the end of the course.
HOMEWORK
Students should expect an assignment at the end of each learning
outcome and there will be a requirement to do some self-study to
complete the course fully.
VALUE OF COURSE
Students who intend to study mathematics, science or engineering
courses at college or university are advised to attempt the Advanced
Higher Mathematics course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A pass in Higher Mathematics (at least grade C) is essential.
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EXAM REVISION PACKS
Intermediate 2 Solutions
Intermediate 2 2000
Intermediate 2 Practice Paper
Intermediate 2 Specimen Paper
Intermediate
2 2001
Intermediate 2 2002
Prelim Revision Worksheet Solutions
Intermediate 2 Prelim Solutions 2008
Intermediate
2 2002 Winter
Intermediate 2 2003
Intermediate 2 2004
Intermediate 2 2005
Intermediate 2 2006
Intermediate 2 2007
Useful Websites
All Levels - 2007 and 2008 SQA Papers
All Levels - 2003-2008 Marking Schemes
All Levels - Specimen Exam Papers with Marking Schemes
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