01 Go to Nat 5 or Higher — mark every topic honestly02 Check the Study Plan — it shows which week you're in right now03 Log mistakes in the Error Log tab after every paper or session
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First session priority — Sit a full diagnostic mock exam.
Before anything else, a timed mock under real conditions reveals exactly where the gaps are.
Use the 2023 SQA paper as your mock, mark it with the marking scheme, then update the Topic Tracker below.
Once done, dismiss this banner — it's no longer needed.
→ Papers and marking schemes are in the Nat 5 tab.
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Tutor ToolGenerate Progress Report
Generate a plain-text summary of your student's current topic status — copy and paste it into a message, email, or session notes.
Update the dropdowns below and this will auto-update.
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Past PapersSQA Past Papers
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All papers link directly to the official SQA PDFs. Mark schemes are the official SQA marking instructions. For worked solutions with full workings, use maths.scot — it's the best free resource available.
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Study Plan10-Week Plan — example template, adapt to your student
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This plan is an example framework — it assumes ~10 weeks before the exam. Adapt the timing and topics based on the diagnostic mock results and which areas need most attention.
// Scottish Qualifications
Higher Maths
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7 May 2026Exam Date
130 MarksTotal (P1: 60, P2: 70)
OverviewTopic Progress
Update the dropdowns below and this will auto-update.
How to use this mock: Work through each question on paper — writing maths in a text box isn't practical. Use the space provided only for brief notes or to check your answer. When you're done with each paper, click Reveal Marking Scheme to self-mark. Log every mistake in the Error Log tab. These are original questions written by Aidan Healy — not SQA past papers.
⏱ National 5 — Exam Conditions
Paper 1 (Non-calculator): 40 marks · 1 hour. Put your calculator away.
Paper 2 (Calculator): 50 marks · 1 hour 30 minutes.
Show all working on paper — method marks are awarded even for wrong final answers
Use the notes box per question only for brief jottings or to record your answer
Mark yourself honestly after each paper using the marking scheme below
These are the best freely available video resources for Scottish Maths. Watch alongside past paper practice — never as a substitute for it. Videos are for understanding; papers are for marks.
Full CoursesStart Here — Clelland Maths
National 5Additional N5 Resources
HigherAdditional Higher Resources
// Track mistakes · Build habits
Error Log & Study Tips
N5 ErrorsNational 5 Error Log
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Use this every session. Every time you get a question wrong in a past paper or mock, log it here — topic, what tripped you up, what to remember. Review it at the start of each session. It's one of the most effective revision habits you can build.