Intermediate 1 Mathematics

AIMS OF COURSE

The course aims to build on previous mathematical experience. It contains mathematical techniques useful in everyday life and simple abstract mathematical concepts are introduced. 

Entry to the course:

Normally students should have obtained a Standard Grade 4, 5 or 6.

Students who have not achieved at least a Grade 5 for Knowledge and Understanding  and at least a Grade 5 for Reasoning and Enquiry at Standard Grade will find this course very challenging.

Course Outline

The course is made up of three units, Mathematics 1, 2 and 3

Mathematics 1 includes:

• calculations in everyday contexts

• basic geometric properties

• evaluation of expressions and formulae

Mathematics 2 includes: 

• integers

• speed, distance and time

• the Theorem of Pythagoras

• the interpretation and construction of graphs, charts and tables

• the calculation and use mean, median and mode

• the probability of a simple outcome.

Mathematics 3 includes:

• algebraic operations of - evaluation of formulae; manipulation and factorisation of expressions; solution of equations and inequalities

• drawing straight lines with equations of the form y = ax + b

• solving right angled triangles by trigonometry

• using standard forms.

Assessment

This course is assessed by internal assessment of Units using materials provided by the SQA and an external examination set and marked by the SQA.

Full details of the course content can be found at www.sqa.org.uk in the Arrangements Documents.