Exam board: SQA
Level: National 5
Subject: Mathematics
First teaching: September 2017
First exam: Summer 2018

Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA National 5 Maths exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every topic, plus two full practice papers - all written by an experienced examiner.

- Choose which topics you want to revise: A simple grid enables you to pick particular areas of the course that you want to answer questions on, with solutions provided at the back of the book

- Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice of calculator and non-calculator questions will improve your numerical, algebraic, geometric, trigonometric, statistical and reasoning skills

- Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams

- Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes

Fully up to date with SQA's requirements
The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA National 5 Maths specification for examination from 2018 onwards.

Mike Smith, a former PT of mathematics, is the author of numerous mathematical books for Scottish students. He has worked for the SQA as a Principal Assessor, marker, and examiner for many years. He has also delivered CPD to mathematics teachers across Scotland.