National 5 Mathematics National 5
Study mode: You study outside of typical working hours, usually in the evenings.
Course type: National 5
Start in: August
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre.
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
The National 5 Mathematics Course enables learners to select and apply mathematical techniques in a variety of mathematical and real-life situations.
This is a one year, 30 week course, leading to the SQA external examination in May/June.
Entry requirements
Entry to this Course is at the discretion of the centre. However, learners should have achieved the fourth curriculum level or the National 4 Mathematics course or equivalent qualifications and/or experience prior to starting this course.
The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points which includes time for preparation for course assessment.
Subject skills, knowledge and understanding developed in the course:
- understand and use mathematical concepts and relationships
- select and apply numerical skills
- select and apply skills in algebra, geometry, trigonometry and statistics
- use mathematical models
- use mathematical reasoning skills to interpret information, to select a strategy to solve a problem, and to communicate solutions
How will I study my course?
- Evening
Weekly face-to-face or remotely via video conference
How long will my course last?
1 Academic Year- UHI Orkney, Kirkwall
Start date
August
This course is run as an Evening Class at Orkney College (currently on a Wednesday) from 6.00pm to 8.45pm.
Fees
For finance/funding information – please refer to UHI Orkney Finance.
For course fees – please email ocrevenue@uhi.ac.uk
What can I do on completion of my course?
National 5 Mathematics can help you gain a place at college, apprenticeship or enhance your employment chances/
Apply for National 5 Mathematics National 5
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