Money and time
Short real-life contexts for totals, change, wages, durations and timetable reading.
Scottish CfE
National 3 Applications of Mathematics
Practical learning and practice for the current Scottish National 3 qualification. Work through the three mandatory units: Numeracy, Manage Money and Data, and Shape, Space and Measures.
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Topics use practical contexts, supported examples, visual prompts, practice questions and quizzes mapped to the qualification units.
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Learning supports built into the pathway
Measure and scale
Unit reminders, labelled diagrams and step-by-step area, volume and scale methods.
Data handling
Tables, bar charts, pictograms, simple line graphs and clear statements from data.
Problem solving
Worked examples show how to pick an operation, keep units and write a sensible answer.
Revision and printable resources
Use mixed revision for retrieval, worksheet packs for written practice, and homework for short independent consolidation.
Numeracy
Use number, money, time and measurement skills, then interpret data and probability to make simple real-life decisions.
Numeracy Outcomes 1 and 2
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Numeracy
Use number, money, time and measurement skills, then interpret data and probability to make simple real-life decisions.
Numeracy Outcomes 1 and 2
Unit: Numeracy
Number Skills
Whole numbers, decimals, four operations, rounding, estimation and sensible checks in familiar contexts.
Focus: Read, calculate, round and check everyday numbers up to 10,000.
Assessment standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
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Unit: Numeracy
Fractions
Simple fractions of shapes and quantities, practical sharing, and common equivalent forms.
Focus: Use halves, quarters, fifths and tenths in practical problems.
Assessment standards: 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
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Unit: Numeracy
Percentages
Simple whole-number percentages, common equivalents and practical money contexts.
Focus: Use 10%, 20%, 25% and 50%, then check the answer makes sense.
Assessment standards: 1.2, 1.4, 1.5
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Unit: Numeracy
Probability
Chance language, the probability scale and simple decisions based on likelihood.
Focus: Use impossible, unlikely, even chance, likely and certain.
Assessment standards: 2.3
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Manage Money and Data
Manage income, spending, budgets, saving and best deals, then organise, represent and interpret real-life data.
Manage Money and Data Outcomes 1 and 2
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Manage Money and Data
Manage income, spending, budgets, saving and best deals, then organise, represent and interpret real-life data.
Manage Money and Data Outcomes 1 and 2
Unit: Manage Money and Data
Money
Income and expenditure, simple budgets, savings plans, totals, change and best deals.
Focus: Plan spending and saving, compare deals, and make practical money choices.
Assessment standards: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
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Unit: Manage Money and Data
Tables and Graphs
Organise, compare, represent and interpret data using tables, tallies, pictograms, bar charts and line graphs.
Focus: Choose a clear display, read values, compare data and draw a simple conclusion.
Assessment standards: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4
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Shape, Space and Measures
Use area, perimeter, cuboid volume, directions, shape patterns, units, formulae, scale and 24-hour time in real-life contexts.
Shape, Space and Measures Outcomes 1 and 2
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Shape, Space and Measures
Use area, perimeter, cuboid volume, directions, shape patterns, units, formulae, scale and 24-hour time in real-life contexts.
Shape, Space and Measures Outcomes 1 and 2
Unit: Shape, Space and Measures
Measurement and Scales
Read rulers, weighing scales, measuring jugs and thermometers; choose units and use simple scale drawings.
Focus: Read marked scales for length, weight, capacity and temperature.
Assessment standards: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4
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Unit: Shape, Space and Measures
Time
24-hour time, practical schedules, timetables and time intervals used to manage activities.
Focus: Read 24-hour times and work out clear start, finish and duration questions.
Assessment standards: 2.5
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Unit: Shape, Space and Measures
Area and Perimeter
Calculate and use the perimeter and area of rectangles and squares in practical contexts.
Focus: Use rectangle and square formulae with the correct length or square units.
Assessment standards: 1.1, 2.2
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Unit: Shape, Space and Measures
Volume
Calculate and use the volume of cubes and cuboids in basic real-life contexts.
Focus: Use length × width × height and write cubic units.
Assessment standards: 1.2, 2.2
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Unit: Shape, Space and Measures
Directions and Routes
Give and follow clear directions on simple room, building and street plans.
Focus: Use left, right, forward and simple compass directions to follow a route.
Assessment standards: 1.3
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Unit: Shape, Space and Measures
Shape Patterns
Recognise, repeat, continue and describe simple patterns involving shapes.
Focus: Find the repeating part and choose or create what comes next.
Assessment standards: 1.4
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Preparing for National 4
Optional progression practice. These useful skills are not National 3 assessment standards and do not replace core qualification work.
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Preparing for National 4
Optional progression practice. These useful skills are not National 3 assessment standards and do not replace core qualification work.
Preparing for National 4
Ratio
Optional ratio sharing and proportional scaling for progression towards National 4.
Focus: Try this after the three National 3 units feel secure.
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Preparing for National 4
Speed, Distance and Time
Optional compound-measure practice for progression towards National 4.
Focus: Use this as a next step, not as National 3 core assessment practice.
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