Entry requirements
You will require completion of a National 4 Mathematics course, relevant component units or an equivalent course.
Why take this course?
This unit forms part of the National 5 Mathematics course but can also be studied as a stand alone unit. The National 5 qualification enables learners to acquire and apply operational skills necessary for developing mathematical ideas through symbolic representation and diagrams.
The aim of this Unit is to develop skills linked to mathematical expressions and formulae.
What you will experience
You will cover the use of mathematical operational skills linked to expressions and formulae & use mathematical reasoning skills linked to expressions and formulae.
These include the manipulation of abstract terms, the simplification of expressions and the evaluation of formulae.
The Outcomes cover aspects of number, algebra, geometry and reasoning.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
Pre-entry guidance
Pre-entry guidance is required before booking a place on this course. Please contact our Distance Learning Co-ordinators for more information.
What you will need
You will need a calculator for this course.
A National 5 Textbook is required to undertake this course, available free of charge as an online ebook once enrolled as a student or for an additional fee as a hard copy.
Attendance
This course requires some attendance at College, often for assessment purposes only. Please enquire about expectations for your specific course when booking. Attendance is usually at the Aberdeen City Campus or Fraserburgh Campus.
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Applications
This course requires some attendance at College, often for assessment purposes only. Please enquire about expectations for your specific course when booking.
Attendance is usually at the Aberdeen City Campus or Fraserburgh Campus.
When submitting your distance learning application form, please ensure you attach the additional information sheet listing qualifications and previous knowledge with your application. You may be required to attend College for assessment. Please check if this is a requirement for your course.
Online
StartsFlexible start date
Ends31 Jul 2026
Course CodeC00774
Fees£122.00
Alternatively, you can complete a distance learning application form and send it to us.
Companies can book their employees onto this course.
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