Applications of Mathematics study guides

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics guide to the Finance area. Covers analysing income from gross pay, overtime and deductions, analysing a budget for a surplus or deficit, profit, loss and VAT, determining the best deal by unit cost, converting currency, and the impact of interest rates through simple and compound interest, hire purchase and loans.

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics guide to the Geometry and Measurement area. Covers gradient, composite area including part of a circle, the volume of composite solids, Pythagoras in a two-stage calculation, angle properties, scale drawings, navigation by bearings, container packing, precedence tables and tolerance.

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics guide to the Numeracy area. Covers selecting and carrying out calculations, scientific notation, rounding to decimal places and significant figures, fractions, percentages, ratio, direct proportion and rate, and measurement including reading scales, converting units and interpreting results to make decisions.

A deep-dive SQA National 5 Applications of Mathematics guide to the Statistics area. Covers extracting and interpreting data from tables and statistical diagrams, the mean, median, mode and range, the five-figure summary and semi-interquartile range, standard deviation, comparing data sets, scattergraphs with a line of best fit, and probability with risk and expected frequency.