Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5
Introduction
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The purpose of the Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5 course is to motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to think through real-life situations involving mathematics and to form a plan of action based on logic" www.sqa.org.uk
Undertaking this qualification will allow you to study maths in real-life context, focusing on areas of finance, statistics, data management, measurement and geometary. The course is designed to develop candidates mathematical reasoning skills in areas relevant to learning, life and work.
The purpose of the Applications of Mathematics National Award @ SCQF Level 5 course is to motivate and challenge candidates by enabling them to think through real-life situations involving mathematics and to form a plan of action based on logic" www.sqa.org.uk
Undertaking this qualification will allow you to study maths in real-life context, focusing on areas of finance, statistics, data management, measurement and geometary. The course is designed to develop candidates mathematical reasoning skills in areas relevant to learning, life and work.
Course code
O5AM
Location:
Varies
Duration
3 – 6 hours self study per week
Entry Requirements
Students would normally be expected to have attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by the following or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:
This course is open to applicants with no previous qualifications; however, an ability to work at National 5 level is essential.
Prior to enroling on this course, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic test.
- National 4 Mathematics or Applications of Mathematics
This course is open to applicants with no previous qualifications; however, an ability to work at National 5 level is essential.
Prior to enroling on this course, you will be required to complete a short diagnostic test.
Course Content
This programme comprises units in Numeracy, Finance and Statistics and Geometry.
The entire course is exam based, typically in early May as stipulated by SQA.
The entire course is exam based, typically in early May as stipulated by SQA.
Progression
This course provides students with opportunities to continue to acquire and develop the attributes and capabilities of the four capacities, as well as skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work.
SQA currently offer students a choice in the mathematics subject that they study. Students who plan to go on to complete a higher in mathematics are advised to complete the National 5 Mathematics course that is offered in all schools. However students who do not plan to have a career that involves complex numerical calculations may benefit from studying the other maths offering known as Applications of Mathematics.
This qualification is currently being accepted by the majority of universities as a valid alternative to National 5 Mathematics, which many have progressed onto full time courses such as nursing, primary teaching, social work etc.
SQA currently offer students a choice in the mathematics subject that they study. Students who plan to go on to complete a higher in mathematics are advised to complete the National 5 Mathematics course that is offered in all schools. However students who do not plan to have a career that involves complex numerical calculations may benefit from studying the other maths offering known as Applications of Mathematics.
This qualification is currently being accepted by the majority of universities as a valid alternative to National 5 Mathematics, which many have progressed onto full time courses such as nursing, primary teaching, social work etc.
Course Contact Details
Telephone:(01387) 734233
E-mail: OpenLearning@dumgal.ac.uk
E-mail: OpenLearning@dumgal.ac.uk