National 4 Mathematics Course Summary
National 4 Mathematics in a Nutshell
Coursework
The S3 and S4 courses are shown in the tables below. By clicking on a topic link (in blue type) you open a PDF document. This gives a brief summary of the topic and a selection of interactive resources that can be used to consolidate the skills required for the topic.
Term |
Topics |
Resources |
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August – October |
Scale Factors |
 Scale FactorsSummary |
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Changing the Subject of a Formula |
Changing the subject of a formula summary |
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Revision |
Revision for Assessment | |
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N4 Relationships Assessment |
Assessment |
Term |
Topics |
Resources |
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October – December |
Area of 2D Shapes |
Area of 2D Shapes Summary |
| Area of 2D Shapes Practice Questions |
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Patterns & Relationships |
Patterns & Relationships Summary |
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| Number Patterns & Formulae Practice Questions |
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Rotational Symmetry |
Rotational Symmetry Summary |
Term |
Topics |
Resources |
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January – March |
Volume |
Volume of Solids Summary |
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Surface Area |
Surface Area Summary |
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Revision |
Revision for Assessment. | |
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N4 E & F Assessment |
Assessment | |
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Revision for AV Unit |
PAPER 2 – Calculator Paper
Area of 2D Shapes Practice Questions Distance, Speed & Time Practice Questions Number Patterns & Formulae Practice Questions Probability Practice Questions Pythagoras Theorem Practice Questions |
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Added Value Assessment |
Assessment |
Textbook Answers
National 4 Textbook Answers Chapters 1 to 15
National 4 Textbook Answers Chapters 16 to 24
National 4 Textbook Answers Chapters 25 to 30
Course Summary & Self Assessment
Pupils will be issued with a copy of this booklet in S1. They should use the booklet to self assess their understanding of each topic as they progress through the course. The booklet can also be used as a checklist to aid pupils in their preparation foe assessment.
Course Summary and Self Assessment Booklet
Revision
Your teacher will issue you a revision booklet for each assessment. The answers for these books can be accessed by clicking the links below.
Revision Booklet
N4 AV Revision Booklet
Revision Booklet Answers
N4 Numeracy Revision Booklet ANSWERS
N4 Expressions and Formulae Revision Booklet ANSWERS
N4 Relationships Revision Booklet ANSWERS
N4 AV Revision Booklet ANSWERS
Homework
Pupils may be asked to complete an exercise that has been started in class.
In addition to this a homework exercise will be issued at the end of each topic. These exercises may be computer tasks or written exercises. The written exercises will be marked by the class teacher. Pupils must make sure that they hand in all homework on time.
S4 National 4 Homework Booklet
Useful Websites
Mr Graham has produced video tutorials to help with a range of topics.
www.mrgrahammaths.wordpress.com
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SUPER MATHS WORLD – Play against the computer or another player. Test your skills in number, algebra, shape or data.
http://www.supermathsworld.com/
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THAT QUIZ – Practice for integers and fractions.
http://www.thatquiz.org/
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COOL MATHS 4 KIDS – Maths lessons, puzzles and games.
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/
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MATHS IS FUN – Maths lessons, worksheets, puzzles and games.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/
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BITESIZE – View the lesson, try the quiz and play the game.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/secondlevel/mathematics/
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