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It describes the structure of the course and the course assessment in terms of the skills, knowledge and understanding that are assessed.  \nThis document is for teachers and lecturers and contains all the mandatory information required to deliver the course.  \nThe information in this document may be reproduced in support of SQA qualifications only on a non-commercial basis. If it is reproduced, SQA must be clearly acknowledged as the source. If it is to be reproduced for any other purpose, written permission must be obtained [from](from permissions@sqa.org.uk)[ ](from permissions@sqa.org.uk)[permissions@sqa.org.uk](from permissions@sqa.org.uk).  \nThis edition: May 2023 (version 2.0)  \n© Scottish Qualifications Authority 2020 , 2023  \nContents  \nCourse overview 1  \nCourse rationale 2  \nPurpose and aims 2  \nWho is this course for? 3  \nCourse content 4  \nSkills, knowledge and understanding 4  \nSkills for learning, skills for life and skills for work 9  \nCourse assessment 10  \nCourse assessment structure: question paper 10  \nCourse assessment structure: project 11  \nGrading 13  \nEquality and inclusion 14  \nFurther information 15  \nAppendix 1: course support notes 16  \nIntroduction 16  \nApproaches to learning and teaching 16  \nPreparing for course assessment 19  \nDeveloping skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work 20  \nAppendix 2: skills, knowledge and understanding with suggested learning and teaching contexts 22  \nAppendix 3: question paper brief 51  \nCourse overview  \nThis course consists of 24 SCQF credit points, which includes time for preparation for course assessment. The notional length of time for candidates to complete the course is 160 hours.  \nThe course assessment has two components.  \n\n| Component | Marks | Duration |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Question paper | 65 | 2 hours and 5 minutes |\n| Project | 30 | 8 hours |\n\n\n| Recommended entry | Progression |\n| --- | --- |\n| Entry to this course is at the discretion of | 􀁩 other qualifications in mathematics or |\n| the centre. | related areas, for example Advanced Higher Statistics |\n| Candidates should have achieved the National 5 Mathematics course or the National 5 Applications of Mathematics | 􀁩 further study, employment and/or training |\n| course or equivalent qualifications and/or |  |\n| experience prior to starting this course. |  |\n\nConditions of award  \nThe grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across both course assessment components.  \nAchievement of this course gives automatic certification of the following Core Skill:  \n􀁩 Numeracy at SCQF level 6  \nCourse rationale  \nNational Courses reflect Curriculum for Excellence values, purposes and principles. They offer flexibility, provide time for learning, focus on skills and applying learning, and provide scope for personalisation and choice.  \nEvery course provides opportunities for candidates to develop breadth, challenge and application. The focus and balance of assessment is tailored to each subject area.  \nThe Higher Applications of Mathematics course focuses on developing the mathematical and analytical skills required in society and for the future workforce. The course develops candidates’ quantitative and mathematical literacy , problem-solving skills and reasoning skills as they apply mathematics in real-life contexts.  \nApplying mathematics in real-life contexts includes identifying relevant information, formulating a problem in appropriate mathematical or statistical terms, selecting and applying tools correctly , finding solutions, interpreting solutions in the context of a problem , and evaluating the approach taken.  \nThe skills, knowledge and u","cbCaidAiq5gCacLf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidAiq5gCacLf","pdf",936979,55,"English","# Course overview\n# Course rationale\n## Purpose and aims\n## Who is this course for?\n# Course content\n# Skills, knowledge and understanding\n# Skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work\n# Course assessment\n## Course assessment structure: question paper\n## Course assessment structure: project\n# Grading\n# Equality and inclusion\n# Further information\n# Appendix 1: course support notes\n## Approaches to learning and teaching\n## Preparing for course assessment\n## Developing skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work\n# Appendix 2: skills, knowledge and understanding with suggested learning and teaching contexts\n# Appendix 3: question paper brief","[{\"question\":\"What are the two components of the Higher Applications of Mathematics course assessment?\",\"answer\":\"The assessment has a question paper and a project. The question paper is 65 marks with a duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes, while the project is 30 marks with a duration of 8 hours.\"},{\"question\":\"What total time does the course require and how is it expressed in SCQF credits?\",\"answer\":\"The course consists of 24 SCQF credit points and includes time for preparation for course assessment. The notional length of time for candidates to complete the course is 160 hours.\"},{\"question\":\"What entry requirements are given for starting this course?\",\"answer\":\"Entry is at the discretion of the centre. 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