The Mathematics Department at Bearsden Academy aims to provide a learning experience which challenges, stimulates and supports all pupils as they journey toward achieving their full mathematical potential.
We want everyone at Bearsden Academy to become confident with mathematics.
We hope that the resources on these pages will help you with your studies in the subject.
Senior Phase
National 3
Pupils will be recommended to follow the National 3 Applications of Mathematics course if they are working towards Level 2 at the end of S3. This course is assessed as pass or fail. To achieve an overall pass, pupils must achieve all 3 units.
National 4
Pupils will be recommended to follow the National 4 Mathematics course if they are working towards Level 3 at the end of S3. This course is assessed as pass or fail. To achieve an overall pass, pupils must achieve all 3 units and pass the Added Value Unit assessment.
Pupils may be recommended to study at Advanced Higher level after successful completion of the Higher Mathematics course. This course is graded A to D or ‘No Award’. Grades A-C would usually allow a student to progress to study related courses at University level.
Pupils may be recommended to follow the National 5 Mathematics course if they are working towards Level 4 at the end of S3 or after successful completion of the National 4 Mathematics course in S4/S5. This course is graded A to D or ‘No Award’. Grades A-C would usually allow a pupil to progress to Higher level.
Statistics (Unit)
A standalone Higher Statistics Unit is currently offered to S6 students looking to broaden their knowledge following successful completion of the National 5 course. This Unit is assessed as pass or fail and to achieve the Unit pupils need to pass all associated assessments.