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SQA Applications of Mathematics (National 5 / Higher)
Scottish Applications of Mathematics exams (N5, Higher) for S4-S6 learners and university entry
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At a glance
- Set by
- Qualifications Scotland (formerly SQA)
- Level
- Scottish secondary S4 (SCQF 5) to S5 (SCQF 6)
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Programme
- Scottish National Qualifications (N5, Higher, Advanced Higher)
- 2 versions
- National 5Higher
The format, as published
- N5: Paper 1 non-calculator 50 min + Paper 2 1 h 40 min; Higher: single 2 h 05 min question paper sat in a practical (computer) room using supplied spreadsheet files, plus a project (2026 timetable and Higher course page).
- Focus on numeracy, finance, statistics, planning and data.
- No Advanced Higher.
- Graded A-D or No Award; paper-based exams in the Apr-Jun diet (2027 diet 26 Apr-3 Jun, results day 10 Aug 2027; 2026 diet ran 22 Apr-2 Jun).
Summarised from official sources. Always confirm dates and rules with the exam board.Official information(opens in a new tab)