These topic pages contain 395 worked examples and other resources to help you succeed at N5 Maths. Study the examples carefully and learn to do them for yourself.

Numeracy: fractions, percentages, scientific notation, surds, indices, rounding

Algebra: expanding, factorising, algebraic fractions, functions, straight line, linear equations, linear inequalities, simultaneous equations, change of subject, completing the square, quadratics

Geometry: gradient, arcs and sectors, volume, Pythagoras, angles in shapes, similarity, vectors, 3D coordinates

Trigonometry: triangle area, sine rule, cosine rule, bearings, trig graphs, trig equations, trig identities

Statistics: data sets, line of best fit

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Useful files

Course homepage - SQA
Course specification from 2023-24 - SQA
Formulae list - SQA
Command words - SQA
Formulae to learn - Maths 180
Facts to memorise - Airdrie Academy
Course notes - D R Turnbull
Course notes - Rothesay Academy
Revision checklist - Zeta Maths
Revision checklist - Hyndland SS
E&F1, E&F2 booklet - Larkhall Academy
REL1, REL2 booklet - Larkhall Academy
APP booklet - Larkhall Academy

Student books

Zeta Maths: National 5+ practice book 
Leckie: National 5 Maths textbook 
More National 5 Maths books 

Revision guides

How to Pass National 5 Maths 
BrightRED N5 Maths Study Guide 

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Useful websites

BBC Bitesize - notes, examples
CJ Maths - notes, worksheets
Dalkeith HS - revision worksheets
Dynamic Maths - past paper database
High School Maths - videos, worksheets
Hyndland SS - course notes
Larbert High School - video tutorials
Larkhall Academy - exercises
Madras Maths - revision materials
Maths 180 - videos, practice papers
Maths 777 - notes, examples, exercises
Maths Hunter - practice papers
Maths Mutt - worked examples
Maths Revision - PowerPoints
Mistercorzi - notes, past paper videos
Mr Graham Maths - videos
My Maths Guy - exam study materials
National5.com - revision course
National 5 Maths - worksheets, links
SPTA - exercises and practice papers
St Andrew's Academy - exercises
Starting Points Maths - exercises
D R Turnbull - notes, worksheets