Higher Mathematics (C747 76)

The course consists of three mandatory Units and an externally marked exam.

• Expressions and Functions: The general aim of this Unit is to develop knowledge and skills that involve the manipulation of expressions, the use of vectors and the study of mathematical functions. The Outcomes cover aspects of algebra, geometry and trigonometry, and also skills in mathematical reasoning and modelling.
• Relationships and Calculus: The general aim of this Unit is to develop knowledge and skills that involve solving equations and to introduce both differential calculus and integral calculus. The Outcomes cover aspects of algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and also skills in mathematical reasoning and modelling.
• Applications: The general aim of this Unit is to develop knowledge and skills that involve geometric applications, applications of sequences and applications of calculus. The Outcomes cover aspects of algebra, geometry, calculus, and also skills in mathematical reasoning and modelling.

Course Assessment
To gain the award of the Course, the learner must pass all of the Units as well as the Course assessment. At Dingwall Academy we have split the course up into 5 separate unit assessments. When all five unit assessments have been passed successfully then pupils are entered for the external exam which consists of two papers. The externally marked exam is graded A–D.