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This presentation provides an overview of the structure and components of the revised Mathematics National 5 course assessment. It covers what is unchanged, grading criteria, and guidance for preparing candidates. It also clarifies the content transferred from the pre-Curriculum for Excellence Higher.
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Understanding Standards: Mathematics (National 5) An Overview of Course Assessment
What this Presentation Covers • the structure of the revised course assessment • an overview of the course components • what is unchanged • grading • guidance on preparing candidates for the course assessment – including clarification on content transferred to National 5 Mathematics from the pre Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) Higher
Revised course assessment structure The course assessment will consist of two components: • Component 1 – question paper: Paper 1 (non-calculator) • Component 2 – question paper: Paper 2
An overview of the course components Paper 1 (non-calculator) • number of marks increased from 40 to 50 • exam time increased from 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes Paper 2 • number of marks increased from 50 to 60 • exam time increased from 1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes
What is unchanged • course aims, content and rationale • proportion of level C marks • balance of operational and reasoning skills
Grading The range of notional scores for each grade in the course assessment will be: • A: 70% - 100% • B: 60% - 69% • C: 50% - 59% • D: 40% - 49%
Guidance on preparing candidates for the course assessment • show all working clearly • state units where appropriate • maintain and practise number skills • maintain and practise previously acquired skills • practise problem solving skills in order to tackle questions which involve reasoning • practise questions that require a valid reason or explanation to be given
