National 5 Lifeskills Mathematics
AIMS OF THE COURSE
The Course develops confidence and independence in being able to handle mathematical processes and information in a range of real-life contexts.
The Course also enables learners to draw conclusions, assess risk and make informed decisions based on data presented in a variety of forms.
The mathematical skills within this Course are underpinned by numeracy, and are designed to develop learners’ mathematical reasoning skills relevant to learning, life and work in an engaging and enjoyable way.
RECOMMENDED ENTRY
Entry to this Course is at the discretion of the centre.
However, learners would normally be expected to have attained the skills and knowledge required by one or more of the following or by equivalent qualifications and/or experience:
COURSE DETAILS
This Course enables learners to acquire mathematical and numerical skills and apply them in a variety of real-life situations.
In addition, learners will develop thinking skills and will gain experience in making informed decisions.
Managing Finances and statistics (National 5 Lifeskills)
The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills that focus on the use of mathematical ideas and valid strategies that can be applied to managing finance and statistics in real-life contexts which may be new to the learner. This includes skills in analysing financial positions, budgeting as well as organising and presenting data to justify solutions and/or draw conclusions.
The Outcomes cover aspects of finance and statistics in real-life situations requiring mathematical reasoning.
Geometry and Measure (National 5 Lifeskills)
The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills that focus on the use of mathematical ideas and valid strategies that can be applied to geometry and measurement in real-life contexts which may be new to the learner. This includes skills in analysing and using geometry and measures to determine and justify solutions to real-life problems.
The Outcomes cover aspects of geometry and measurement in real-life situations requiring reasoning.
Numeracy (National 5 Lifeskills)
The general aim of this Unit is to develop learners’ numerical and information handling skills to solve real-life problems involving number, money, time and measurement.
At this level, real-life problems will have some complex features and be set in contexts which are likely to be unfamiliar to the learner.
As learners tackle real-life problems, they will decide what numeracy and information handling skills to use, and how to apply those skills to an appropriate level of accuracy. Learners will also interpret graphical data and use their knowledge and understanding of probability to identify solutions to solve real-life problems involving money, time and measurement.
Learners will use their solutions to make and justify decisions.
To gain the award of the Course, the learner must pass all of the Units as well as the Course assessment.
The required Units are shown in the Course outline section.
Course assessment will provide the basis for grading attainment in the Course award.
SKILLS
This Course will develop learners ability to:
UNIT ASSESSMENT
All Units are internally assessed against the requirements shown in the Unit Specification.
They can be assessed on a Unit-by-Unit basis or by combined assessment.
They will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres.
SQA will provide rigorous external quality assurance, including external verification, to ensure assessment judgements are consistent and meet national standards.
The assessment of the Units in this Course will be as follows.
Lifeskills Mathematics: Managing Finance and Statistics (National 5)
Learners who complete the Unit will be able to:
Learners who complete this Unit will be able to:
Numeracy (National 5)
Learners who complete this Unit will be able to:
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Courses from National 4 to Advanced Higher include assessment of added value.
At National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, the added value will be assessed in the Course assessment.
The added value for the Course must address the key purposes and aims of the Course, as defined in the Course
HOMEWORK
Pupils will be issued with short nightly homework and weekly formal homework to develop their skills.
This homework will be used to monitor and track the pupils performance in National 5.
HOW CAN PARENTS / CARERS HELP?
Doing the following will help your child to become a more skilled mathematician:
PROGRESSION
The Course develops confidence and independence in being able to handle mathematical processes and information in a range of real-life contexts.
The Course also enables learners to draw conclusions, assess risk and make informed decisions based on data presented in a variety of forms.
The mathematical skills within this Course are underpinned by numeracy, and are designed to develop learners’ mathematical reasoning skills relevant to learning, life and work in an engaging and enjoyable way.
RECOMMENDED ENTRY
Entry to this Course is at the discretion of the centre.
However, learners would normally be expected to have attained the skills and knowledge required by one or more of the following or by equivalent qualifications and/or experience:
- National 4 Lifeskills Mathematics Course
COURSE DETAILS
This Course enables learners to acquire mathematical and numerical skills and apply them in a variety of real-life situations.
In addition, learners will develop thinking skills and will gain experience in making informed decisions.
Managing Finances and statistics (National 5 Lifeskills)
The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills that focus on the use of mathematical ideas and valid strategies that can be applied to managing finance and statistics in real-life contexts which may be new to the learner. This includes skills in analysing financial positions, budgeting as well as organising and presenting data to justify solutions and/or draw conclusions.
The Outcomes cover aspects of finance and statistics in real-life situations requiring mathematical reasoning.
Geometry and Measure (National 5 Lifeskills)
The general aim of this Unit is to develop skills that focus on the use of mathematical ideas and valid strategies that can be applied to geometry and measurement in real-life contexts which may be new to the learner. This includes skills in analysing and using geometry and measures to determine and justify solutions to real-life problems.
The Outcomes cover aspects of geometry and measurement in real-life situations requiring reasoning.
Numeracy (National 5 Lifeskills)
The general aim of this Unit is to develop learners’ numerical and information handling skills to solve real-life problems involving number, money, time and measurement.
At this level, real-life problems will have some complex features and be set in contexts which are likely to be unfamiliar to the learner.
As learners tackle real-life problems, they will decide what numeracy and information handling skills to use, and how to apply those skills to an appropriate level of accuracy. Learners will also interpret graphical data and use their knowledge and understanding of probability to identify solutions to solve real-life problems involving money, time and measurement.
Learners will use their solutions to make and justify decisions.
To gain the award of the Course, the learner must pass all of the Units as well as the Course assessment.
The required Units are shown in the Course outline section.
Course assessment will provide the basis for grading attainment in the Course award.
SKILLS
This Course will develop learners ability to:
- analyse real-life situations and problems involving mathematics
- identify valid mathematical operational skills to tackle real-life situations or problems
- use a range of mathematical operational skills to an appropriate degree of accuracy
- use mathematical reasoning skills to draw conclusions or justify decisions
- communicate mathematical information in an appropriate way
UNIT ASSESSMENT
All Units are internally assessed against the requirements shown in the Unit Specification.
They can be assessed on a Unit-by-Unit basis or by combined assessment.
They will be assessed on a pass/fail basis within centres.
SQA will provide rigorous external quality assurance, including external verification, to ensure assessment judgements are consistent and meet national standards.
The assessment of the Units in this Course will be as follows.
Lifeskills Mathematics: Managing Finance and Statistics (National 5)
Learners who complete the Unit will be able to:
- use reasoning skills and financial skills linked to real-life contexts
- use reasoning skills and statistical skills linked to real-life contexts
Learners who complete this Unit will be able to:
- use reasoning skills and measurement skills linked to real-life contexts
- use reasoning skills and geometric skills linked to real-life contexts
Numeracy (National 5)
Learners who complete this Unit will be able to:
- use numerical skills to solve real-life problems involving money/time/ measurement
- interpret graphical data and situations involving probability to solve real-life problems involving money/time/measurement
COURSE ASSESSMENT
Courses from National 4 to Advanced Higher include assessment of added value.
At National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, the added value will be assessed in the Course assessment.
The added value for the Course must address the key purposes and aims of the Course, as defined in the Course
HOMEWORK
Pupils will be issued with short nightly homework and weekly formal homework to develop their skills.
This homework will be used to monitor and track the pupils performance in National 5.
HOW CAN PARENTS / CARERS HELP?
Doing the following will help your child to become a more skilled mathematician:
- Ensure that your childs notes are kept up to date each week and make sure they are neat and well presented.
- Ask questions about the work your child has covered in class each week.
- Encourage your child to relate their mathematics to everyday situations.
- Encourage your child to practise problem solving skills needed to complete homework and assessments
PROGRESSION
- Other qualifications in mathematics or related courses
- Further study, employment and/or training