Higher Applications of Mathematics is a new course which the SQA launched in August 2021.

Part of its aim is to "enable learners to develop mathematical, statistical and financial skills for everyday life".

Higher Applications of Maths is assessed through project coursework (27%) and a 2½ hour examination (73%).

Useful resources

Courtesy of Gavin Smith

• Mathematical modelling
• Statistics and probability
• Finance
• Planning and decision making
• Project

Recommended student books

• Leckie: Higher Apps textbook 
• TeeJay: Higher Apps textbook 

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Useful links

• SQA Higher Apps homepage
• Course specification from 2023-24
• Specimen exam paper
• SQA past papers
• e-Sgoil nutshell guides
• Video: Why study Higher Apps?
• Notes: Free Applications of Maths
• ApplyingMaths.com
• CJ Maths
• Maths Mutt: Higher Applications
• Dynamic Maths: Higher Applications
• Videos: Bryn Jones
• Videos: Larbert Mathematics