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Aberdeen Altens Campus

Content

Higher Maths consists of three separate units which involve investigation and analysis of the following topics:

D321 12 Mathematics 1: straight lines, algebra, sets and functions, graph of functions, trigonometry (graphs and equations), recurrence relations, calculus: differentiation.

D322 12 Mathematics 2: polynomials, quadratic functions, calculus: integration, 3D trigonometry, addition formulae, circle.

D323 12 Mathematics 3: 2D and 3D vectors, further calculus, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric waves

There is an external examination which is completed in May. There are two papers taken on one day – one paper must be completed without the use of a calculator, while the use of a calculator is allowed in the second paper.

Entry Requirements

National 5 Maths at A or B