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Overview
This fast track course prepares you to think through real-life situations involving maths. It develops your confidence in handling information and mathematical tasks in your personal life and in the workplace. This course is aimed at those who require an alternative to National 5 Maths for entry to courses e.g. primary teaching, social work and nursing.
As this is a fast track course, it is best suited to independent, self-motivated students who can work to a tight schedule, and dedicate 3-6 hours per week outside the college to self-study every week!
Minimum entry requirements
One of the following:
• Broad experience in Mathematics
• Standard Grade Maths 3 or 4
• National 4 Maths
• National 4 Lifeskills Maths
• Intermediate 1 Maths at A or B.
What you study
You will study Maths in real-life contexts, in the areas of finance, statistics, data management, measurement and geometry. This will equip you with the mathematical skills and knowledge you need in your everyday life and at work. Exam preparation is central to the course. The external exam takes place in May 2018.
As this is a fast track course, you will need to dedicate 3-6 hours per week in self-study in addition to class attendance.
After the course
On successful completion of this course, you could progress to:
- Other qualifications in mathematics or related areas
- Core Skills Numeracy Unit (SCQF level 6)
These skills can also support progression into Skills for Work Courses, National Progression Awards and National Certificate Group Awards.
NB This qualification is not accepted for entry to Higher Maths (as the Applications of Mathematics course has no algebra or trigonometry).