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1. Applications Unit – Topics & Assessment Practice
2. Expressions & Formulae Unit – Topics & Assessment Practice
3. Relationships Unit – Topics & Assessment Practice
5. N5 Maths Exam Worksheets by Topic
6. Credit Maths Exam Worksheets by Topic
7. N5 Maths Exam Questions & Answers by Topic
8. N5 Maths 180 Booster Papers
9. N5 Maths Videos, PowerPoints, Mind Maps & Worksheets
10. N5 Maths SQA Past & Practice Papers
11. 100 N5 Maths Exam Questions & Answers
13. N5 Maths Exam Focused Homework
15. N5 Maths Further Revision Practice
16. Credit & Int 2 Maths SQA Papers
17. 100 N5 Maths Lesson Starter Questions
18. N5 Maths – Applications Unit Practice Assessment
19. N5 Maths – Expressions & Formulae Unit Practice Assessment
20. N5 Maths – Relationships Unit Practice Assessment
23. Maths Websites (Including Games/Puzzles)
24. Recommended National 5 Maths Books
25. N5 Maths Online Study Pack – Students looking for a ‘good’ Pass.
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1. Applications Unit – Topics & Assessment Practice
Applications Unit – Assessment Practice
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
Applications _____________________ | Link ___________________________ | Acknowledgements __________________________ |
Applications | Check List | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Applications | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Gryffe High School |
Applications | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Applications | Practice Booklet - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Applications | Practice Test One | |
Applications | Practice Test One - Solutions | |
Applications | Practice Test Two | |
Applications | Practice Test Two - Solutions | |
Applications | Practice Test Three | |
Applications | Exam Questions by Topic | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Outcome | 1.1 | |
Outcome | 1.2 | |
Outcome | 1.3 | |
Outcome | 1.4 |
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Applications Unit – Topics
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2. Expressions & Formulae Unit – Topics & Assessment Practice
Expressions & Formulae Unit – Assessment Practice
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
Expressions & Formulae __________________________ | Title _______________________ | Acknowledgements ______________________________ |
Expressions & Formulae | Check List | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Gryffe High School |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Booklet - Part One | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Part One - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Booklet - Part Two | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Part Two - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test One | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test One - Solutions | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Two | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Two - Solutions | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Three | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Four | |
Expressions & Formulae | Exam Questions by Topic | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Outcome | 1.1 | |
Outcome | 1.2 | |
Ourcome | 1.3 | |
Outcome | 1.4 |
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Expressions & Formulae Unit – Topics
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3. Relationships Unit – Topics & Assessment Practice
Relationships Unit – Assessment Practice
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
Relationships __________________ | Title ______________________________ | Acknowledgements _____________________________ |
Relationships | Check List | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Relationships | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Gryffe High School |
Relationships | Practice Booklet - Part One | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Part One - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Practice Booklet - Part Two | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Part Two - Answers (Diagrams) | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Part Two - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Practice Test One | |
Relationships | Practice Test One - Solutions | |
Relationships | Practice Test Two | |
Relationships | Practice Test Three | |
Relationships | Exam Questions by Topic | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Outcome | 1.1 | |
Outcome | 1.2 | |
Outcome | 1.3 | |
Outcome | 1.4 |
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Relationships Unit – Topics
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4. N5 Maths Essential Skills
Thanks to Mr G Rennie for making the excellent resources below freely available. The Essential Skills Worksheets can be used for general revision, homework, consolidation of a topic or preparation for assessments, tests and exams. Clear, easy to follow, step-by-step worked solutions to all 30 Essential Skills worksheets are available in the Online Study Pack.
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5. N5 Maths Exam Worksheets by Topic
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. The worksheets by topic below are a fantastic study resource since they are actual SQA past paper exam questions. Clear, easy to follow, step-by-step worked solutions to all SQA N5 Maths Questions below are available in the Online Study Pack.
Note _______________ | Worksheets _________________ | Worksheet Topic ___________________________ | Without Answers _________________ | Notes __________________________ |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 1 | Algebra | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 2 | Arcs & Sectors (Pythagoras Inc) | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 3 | Arcs & Sectors | Without Answers | |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 4 | Changing the Subject | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 5 | Completing the Square | Answers Only | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2023 Included! | Exam Worksheet 6 | Converse of Pythagoras | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 7 | Equations & Inequations | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 8 | Factorising | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 9 | Fractions & BODMAS | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 10 | Fractions (Algebraic) | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 11 | Functions | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 12 | Indices & Surds | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 13 | Parabolas/Quadratics | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 14 | Percentages | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 15 | Properties of Shapes | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 16 | Pythagoras (Inside Circles) | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2023 Included! | Exam Worksheet 17 | Pythagoras (Converse) | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 18 | Quadratic Formula | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2023 Included! | Exam Worksheet 19 | Quadratic Problems | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 20 | Scientific Notation | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 21 | Shapes inside Circles | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 21 | Similar Shapes | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 22 | Simultaneous Equations | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 23 | Straight Lines | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 24 | Statistics | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2023 Included! | Exam Worksheet 25 | Triangle Area | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 26 | Triangle Trigonometry | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 27 | Trig Graphs & Equations | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 28 | Trig Identities | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
Exam Worksheet 29 | Trig Identities - Worksheet | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! | |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 30 | Vectors | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
2024 Included! | Exam Worksheet 31 | Volume | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
Prelim Special | Exam Worksheet 32 | Prelim Revision Special, Answers | Without Answers | Excellent Exam Resource! |
Ultimate Guide | Exam Worksheet 33 | Ultimate Revision Guide | Excellent Exam Resource! | |
Whole Booklet | Exam Worksheet 34 | N5 Maths by Topic | Answers Included | Courtesy SQA & Zeta Maths |
Older Papers | ||||
Exam Worksheet 35 | Bearings | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 36 | Brackets | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 37 | Changing the Subject | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 38 | Completing the Square | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 39 | Equations & Inequations | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 40 | Fractions | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 41 | Fractions (Algebraic) | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 42 | Functions | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 43 | Indices & Surds | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 44 | Nature of the Roots | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 46 | Parabolas/Quadratics | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 47 | Percentages | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 48 | Scientific Notation | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 49 | Similar Shapes | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 50 | Simultaneous Equations | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 51 | Sine & Cosine Rules | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 52 | Straight Lines | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 53 | Statistics | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 54 | Trig Equations | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 55 | Trig Graphs | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 56 | Vectors - 1 | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 57 | Vectors - 2 | Without Answers | ||
Exam Worksheet 58 | Volume - Print Booklet | Without Answers |
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6. Credit Maths Exam Worksheets by Topic
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. In 2015 N5 Maths replaced Credit Maths. The Credit worksheets by topic below are a fantastic additional study resource.
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7. N5 Maths Exam Questions & Answers by Topic
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Questions & answers have been split up by topic for your ease of reference. Clear, easy to follow, step-by-step worked solutions to all N5 Maths Questions below are available in the Online Study Pack.
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8. N5 Maths 180 Booster Papers
Thanks to maths180.com for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
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9. N5 Maths Videos, PowerPoints, Mind Maps & Worksheets
Dozens of N5 Maths Videos, PowerPoints and Mind Maps provide quality lessons by topic. Also included are excellent revision worksheets, with actual SQA N5 Maths exam questions, to aid your understanding. Please click on our N5 Maths Videos & Worksheets dedicated page.
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10. N5 Maths SQA Past & Practice Papers
Thanks to the SQA and maths180.com for making the excellent resources below freely available. Clear, easy to follow, step-by-step worked solutions to all sixteen N5 Maths Past & Practice Papers below are available in the Online Study Pack.
Year ______________________ | Paper Type ____________________ | Exam/Practice Paper __________________________ | Marking Scheme ___________________ | Worked Solutions ________________________ | Courtesy _________________________________ | Video Solutions ____________________________ | Comment __________________________________ |
2024 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2023 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2022 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2021 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2019 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2018 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2017 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2016 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2015 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2014 | National 5 | SQA Exam Paper | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2014 | N5 Specimen Paper 1 | SQA Practice Paper 1 | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2014 | N5 Specimen Paper 2 | SQA Practice Paper 2 | Marking Scheme | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
Practice Papers A - I | |||||||
2014 | N5 Practice Paper A | Practice A | Answers A | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 (Q5 error - 466.74) | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2014 | N5 Practice Paper B | Practice B | Answers B | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2014 | N5 Practice Paper C | Practice C | Answers C | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2014 | N5 Practice Paper D | Practice D | Answers D | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2014 | N5 Practice Paper E | Practice E | Answers E | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2014 | N5 Practice Paper F | Practice F | Answers F | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2018 | N5 Practice Paper G | Practice G | Answers G | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2018 | N5 Practice Paper H | Practice H | Answers H | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
2018 | N5 Practice Paper I | Practice I | Answers I | In Online Study Pack | Video Solutions P1, P2 | Courtesy of Mrs McTaggart | Click HERE for more video solutions |
Further Practice Papers | |||||||
2024 - Last Minute | National 5 | Condensed Paper & Solns | Answers Included | Courtesy of Mr Smith | |||
2024 - Mock Exam | National 5 | N5 Maths Mock Exam | Worked Solutions | Courtesy of Mr A Cruickshanks | |||
2024 - Essential Skills | National 5 | N5 Maths - Whole Paper | Without Answers | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of Mr G Rennie | ||
2024 - Essential Skills | N5 Bingo | 90 Exam Type Questions | Without Answers | Answers Only | Courtesy of Mr G Rennie | ||
2023 - Essential Skills | N5 Practice Paper | Practice Papers 1 & 2 | Answers Only | Worked Solutions | Courtesy of Mr G Rennie | ||
2022 - Essential Skills | ES 2022 Practice Paper | Whole Paper | Answers | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of Mr G Rennie | ||
2022 Practice Paper | N5 (2014 - 2019) | Whole Booklet | 2019, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14 | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
N5 Exam Booklets | |||||||
2024 - 2014 | Whole Booklet by Paper | SQA Past & Practice Papers | Answers | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA | ||
2023 - 2014 | Whole Booklet by Topic | N5 Maths by Topic | Answers Included | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA & Zeta Maths | ||
2022 - 2014 | Exam Booklet | Past Paper Booklet | Answers Included | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of Mrs Warner | ||
2019 - 2014 | Ultimate Revision Guide | Whole Booklet | Answers Included | In Online Study Pack | Courtesy of the SQA |
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11. 100 N5 Maths Exam Type Questions & Answers
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please try to do as many questions as possible, checking your answers as you go. If stuck, always ask your teacher for help as soon as possible. Clear, easy to follow, step-by-step worked solutions to all 100 N5 Maths Questions below are available in the Online Study Pack.
Exam Questions __________________________ | Answers ___________ | Worked Solutions ____________________ |
Exam Ques 1 - 10 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 11 - 20 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 21 - 30 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 31 - 40 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 41 - 50 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 51 - 60 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 61 - 70 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 71 - 80 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 81 - 90 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Exam Ques 91 - 100 | Answers | In Online Study Pack |
Whole Booklet - With Answers | In Online Study Pack | |
Whole Booklet - No Answers | In Online Study Pack |
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12. N5 Maths Exam Check Lists
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
Check List _____________________________________________ | Link _________ | Acknowledgements/Comments _____________________________________________________________________________ |
Check List 1 - Linking TJ N5 Text Book to Past Papers | HERE | Excellent resource linking N5 TJ Book to Past Paper Questions - Thanks to CHS School |
Check List 2 - N5 Learning | HERE | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Check List 3 - Whole Course (By Unit) | HERE | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Check List 4 - Expressions & Formulae | HERE | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Check List 5 - Applications | HERE | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Check List 6 - Relationships | HERE | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Check List 7 - Facts NOT given in the N5 Maths Exam | HERE | Courtesy of Airdrie Academy Website |
Check List 8 - Whole Course List of Topics | HERE | Excellent check list for teachers & pupils to help track course progress |
Check List 9 - Whole Course | HERE | |
N5 Maths Exam Formulae List | HERE | Courtesy of SQA |
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13. N5 Maths Exam Focused Homework
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. The exercises below are a fantastic resource which can also be used for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
Expressions & Formulae _____________________ | Relationships _______________________________ | Applications ___________________ | Mixed Questions ______________________________________ |
Algebraic Fractions 1 | Equations & Inequalities | Fractions | Exam Revision 1 |
Algebraic Fractions 2 | Functions | Compound Interest | Exam Revision 2 |
Arcs & Sectors | Pythagoras | Percentages | Exam Revision 3 |
Factorising | Quadratics | Reversing a % Change | Exam Revision 4 |
Indices | Quadratic Equations | Statistics | Exam Revision 5 |
Multiplying out Brackets | Quadratic Graphs | Trigonometry | Exam Revision 6 |
Scientific Notation | Rearranging Formula | Vectors 1 | Exam Revision 7 |
Surds & Indices | Similar Shapes 1 | Vectors 2 | Exam Revision 8 - Challenging Questions |
Volume | Similar Shapes 2 | Exam Revision 9 - Challenging Questions | |
Simultaneous Eqns 1 - N5 Exam | Exam Revision 10 - Challenging Questions | ||
Simultaneous Eqns 2 | |||
Simultaneous Eqns 3 | |||
Straight Lines | |||
Triangles in Circles | |||
Trig Functions | |||
Trig Graphs & Equations |
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14. N5 Maths Prelim Practice
Thanks to the SQA and authors for making the excellent resources below freely available. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
Name __________________________________________ | Paper ___________________________ | Paper/Answers ______________________________________________ | Answers _________ | Acknowledgements _________________________ |
Prelim Revision Special | Questions Only, (X-Mas Theme) | Questions & Answers, (X-Mas Theme) | Answers | |
N5 Prelim 1 | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Answers | |
N5 Prelim 2 | Paper 1 | Paper 2 | Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
N5 Prelim A - L Booklet | Prelim Papers A - L | Answers on Booklet | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy | |
N5 Exam Papers A to F Booklet | Exam Papers A to F | Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy | |
N5 Exam Papers G to L Booklet | Exam Papers G to L | Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy | |
Prelim Revision Papers 1, 2 & 3 | Papers 1, 2 & 3 | |||
2022 SQA Adapted Papers (2014 -2019) | Whole Booket | Marking Scheme 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 | ||
2022 P1 Essential Skills (Non-Calculator) | Paper 1 | Answers | ||
2022 P2 Essential Skills (Calculator) | Paper 2 | Answers | ||
2022 Essential Skills Additional Ques (Calculator) | Additional Questions | Answers | ||
2022 Essential Skills - Whole Paper | Whole Paper | Answers | ||
N5 Winter Test Practice | Winter Test | Worked Solutions |
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15. N5 Maths Further Revision Practice
The excellent resources below are courtesy of Larkhall Academy. Please use the below for revision prior to assessments, tests and the final exam.
N5 Exam Revision __________________________________ | Link ________________ | Acknowledgements _________________________ |
N5 Maths 5 a Day Exam Preparation | 5 a Day, Answers | From TES Website |
Applications Exam Questions | HERE | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae Exam Questions | HERE | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships Exam Questions | HERE | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Credit Exam Questions by Topic Booklet | HERE | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Credit Exam Questions by Topic Answers | HERE | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
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16. Credit & Int 2 Maths SQA Papers
Thanks to the SQA for making the excellent resources below freely available. The SQA Past Papers below are a fantastic additional study resource.
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17. 100 N5 Maths Lesson Starters
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available.
The start of the lesson is important for setting the tone. This is the time during the lesson for practising, revisiting and developing further those aspects of mathematics which need a ‘little but often’ approach. Additional Lesson Starters for S1 & S2 can be found by clicking on the Free S1 & S2 Home Page HERE.
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18. N5 Maths – Applications Unit Practice Assessment
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available.
Applications _____________________ | Link ___________________________ | Acknowledgements __________________________ |
Applications | Check List | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Applications | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Gryffe High School |
Applications | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Applications | Practice Booklet - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Applications | Practice Test One | |
Applications | Practice Test One - Solutions | |
Applications | Practice Test Two | |
Applications | Practice Test Two - Solutions | |
Applications | Practice Test Three | |
Applications | Exam Questions by Topic | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Outcome | 1.1 | |
Outcome | 1.2 | |
Outcome | 1.3 | |
Outcome | 1.4 |
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19. N5 Maths – Expressions & Formulae Unit Practice Assessment
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available.
Expressions & Formulae __________________________ | Title _______________________ | Acknowledgements ______________________________ |
Expressions & Formulae | Check List | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Gryffe High School |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Booklet - Part One | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Part One - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Booklet - Part Two | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Part Two - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test One | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test One - Solutions | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Two | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Two - Solutions | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Three | |
Expressions & Formulae | Practice Test Four | |
Expressions & Formulae | Exam Questions by Topic | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Outcome | 1.1 | |
Outcome | 1.2 | |
Ourcome | 1.3 | |
Outcome | 1.4 |
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20. N5 Maths – Relationships Unit Practice Assessment
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available.
Relationships __________________ | Title ______________________________ | Acknowledgements _____________________________ |
Relationships | Check List | Courtesy of Zeta Maths |
Relationships | Practice Booklet | Courtesy of Gryffe High School |
Relationships | Practice Booklet - Part One | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Part One - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Practice Booklet - Part Two | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Part Two - Answers (Diagrams) | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Part Two - Answers | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Relationships | Practice Test One | |
Relationships | Practice Test One - Solutions | |
Relationships | Practice Test Two | |
Relationships | Practice Test Three | |
Relationships | Exam Questions by Topic | Courtesy of Larkhall Academy |
Outcome | 1.1 | |
Outcome | 1.2 | |
Outcome | 1.3 | |
Outcome | 1.4 |
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21. N5 Maths Mind Maps
Thanks to the authors for making these freely available. Mind Maps are an excellent diagrammatic way of organising key ideas or concepts from lessons/text books.
Mind Map ____________ | Topic _________________________ | Mind Map ____________ | Topic _______________________________ |
Mind Map 1 | Circles | Mind Map 12 | Quadratic Functions PowerPoint |
Mind Map 2 | Circles PowerPoint | Mind Map 13 | Scientific Notation |
Mind Map 3 | Comparing Data | Mind Map 14 | Scientific Notation PowerPoint |
Mind Map 4 | Comparing Data PowerPoint | Mind Map 15 | Standard Deviation |
Mind Map 5 | Factorising | Mind Map 16 | Standard Deviation PowerPoint |
Mind Map 6 | Factorising PowerPoint | Mind Map 17 | Straight Lines |
Mind Map 7 | Fractions | Mind Map 18 | Straight Lines PowerPoint |
Mind Map 8 | Fractions PowerPoint | Mind Map 19 | Simultaneous Equations |
Mind Map 9 | Percentages | Mind Map 20 | Simultaneous Equations PowerPoint |
Mind Map 10 | Percentages PowerPoint | Mind Map 21 | Trig Functions & Equations |
Mind Map 11 | Quadratic Functions | Mind Map 22 | Trig Functions & Equations PowerPoint |
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22. N5 Maths PowerPoints
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available.
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23. Maths Websites (Including Games/Puzzles)
Thanks to the authors for making the excellent resources below freely available.
Website __________ | Website Name _________________________________ | Link _______ | Comment ________________________________________ |
Website 1 | Study Pack - National 5 Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 2 | Study Pack - N5 Applications of Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 3 | Study Pack - Higher Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 4 | Study Pack - Advanced Higher Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 5 | Advanced Higher Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 6 | Dr Austin Maths | Link | Recommended |
Website 7 | BGE Maths | Link | |
Website 8 | BBC Games | Link | |
Website 9 | Blooket | Link | |
Website 10 | Cool Maths Games | Link | |
Website 11 | Corbett Maths | Link | |
Website 12 | CountOn Maths Games | Link | |
Website 14 | DadsWorksheets.com | Link | |
Website 15 | Dr Frost Maths | Link | |
Website 16 | Don Steward Maths | Link | |
Website 17 | Doodle Learning | Link | 40 Free Printable Worksheets |
Website 18 | Dot to Dot Precision Measure | Link | |
Website 19 | Dynamic Maths | Link | |
Website 20 | Future Learn | Link | |
Website 21 | Fun Brain | Link | |
Website 22 | GCSE Exam Boards - Important Info | Link | |
Website 23 | Hegarty Maths | Link | |
Website 24 | Higher Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 25 | Maths Mutt | Link | Recommended |
Website 26 | MathsGames.org | Link | |
Website 27 | MathPlay.com - free online games | Link | |
Website 28 | Mathsticks.com | Link | |
Website 29 | Maths.scot | Link | |
Website 30 | MathsIsFun.com | Link | |
Website 31 | MathsDrills.com | Link | |
Website 32 | MathsAid.com | Link | |
Website 33 | Maths Starters | Link | |
Website 34 | Maths Zone | Link | |
Website 35 | Maths.bot.com - Create Worksheets | Link | |
Website 36 | Mr Carter Maths - Bronze, Silver & Gold | Link | |
Website 37 | Multiplication,com | Link | |
Website 38 | National 5 Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 39 | National 5 Applications of Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 40 | National 5 Numeracy Unit | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 41 | National 3 Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 42 | National 4 Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 43 | NRich | Link | |
Website 44 | Primary Games | Link | |
Website 45 | Primary Interactive | Link | |
Website 46 | Primary Resources | Link | |
Website 47 | Resource Aholic | Link | |
Website 48 | S1 & S2 Maths | Link | Highly Recommended |
Website 50 | Sum Dog | Link | |
Website 51 | Super Teacher Worksheets | Link | |
Website 52 | Teacher Led | Link | |
Website 53 | Top Marks | Link | |
Website 54 | Work Sheets.com - Cross Number Puzzles | Link |
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24. Recommended N5 Maths Books
The highly recommended National 5 Maths books below can be used with students to compliment the material on this website. Click on the links below and order both books through amazon.co.uk.
TJ N5 Maths Text Book
This above can be used as a free-standing National 5 book for students, possibly in Secondary 4, 5 or 6, who have previously successfully completed a CfE Level 4 course, or equivalent.
N5 Maths Success Guide
National 5 Mathematics Success Guide provides easy-to-use and value-for-money revision for all abilities and learning styles. Guidance on how the new National 5 course and assessments are structured is included. All the popular features of this tried and trusted series are retained in the new National 5 Guides.
• Colourful double-page spreads aid both comprehensive and revision planning
• Topics are broken down into small, easily managed sections, complemented with lots of diagrams and illustrations to aid retention
• Quick Tests and Top Tips help keep students focused on the exam’s precise demands
• Revision checklists help students to manage and track their progress in the lead up to the exam
• A glossary present all of the key terms and definitions essential for the exam
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25. National 5 Maths Online Study Pack
Through step-by-step worked solutions to exam questions available in the Online Study Pack we cover everything you need to know about N5 Maths to pass your final exam.
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We hope you find this website useful and wish you the very best of success with N5 Maths in 2025.
Topic Links
Free resources to dozens of National 5 Maths topics are available by clicking on any of the links to the right.