Mathematics: Intermediate 2

This course enables you to build on your previous mathematical experience.

Abstract mathematical concepts are included as well as mathematical techniques which are useful in everyday life. The study of Mathematics provides you with many valuable skills and is often very important when you are seeking employment or entry to further education.

This is at the discretion of the school/college, but you would normally be expected to have attained one of the following -

• Standard Grade Mathematics at General level
• Intermediate 1 Mathematics units or course

The course is made up of two compulsory units and one optional unit.

Compulsory Units

This unit includes

• calculations involving percentages
• using formulae to find volumes of spheres, cones and prisms
• linear relationships in the form of sketches
• finding the equations of straight lines
• multiplication and factorisation of algebraic expressions
• finding the length of an arc and the area of a sector of a circle
• solutions of problems involving circles

This unit contains both mathematical and statistical content.

The mathematical content is further trigonometry, including

• the area of a triangle formula
• the Sine and Cosine rules
• simultaneous linear equations

The statistics content is an extension of Mathematics 2 (Int.1) and includes

• use of graphs, charts and tables
• use of simple statistics such as standard deviation; semi-interquartile range; finding the equation of a regression line; assigning probability to an event

One unit to be selected

This unit contains

• algebraic fractions, surds, indices and change of subject formulae
• graphs of quadratic functions and solutions of quadratic equations
• graphs of trigonometric functions and solutions of trigonometric equations

This unit includes

• social arithmetic
• the application of mathematics to logic diagrams and spreadsheets
• the use of formulae in application
• a statistical assignment requiring the collection and analysis of data and the communication of the conclusions.

• Int.2 Problem Solving (Critical Thinking)
• Int.2 Numeracy (Using Graphical Information, Using Number)

This course is assessed by a combination of internal assessment by the teacher/lecturer and an external examination, set and marked by the SQA.

Successful completion of this course may lead to:

Higher in Mathematics ( provided Int.2 Mathematics 3 is the option included in the award)

A Scottish Group Award at Intermediate 2 in Science or Technology

Education and Training (NC/VQ); Employment in Science and Mathematics Computing & ICT Construction Engineering Garage Services Hairdressing & Beauty Manufacturing Industries

Further advice and information is available from your subject teacher/lecturer, guidance teacher/adviser and careers adviser.