Free maths test

Free National 5 Applications of Maths practice test

16 questions, all eight sections, 25 minutes. Then your weakest section, a lesson and a plan.

  • Four-option multiple choice on the key methods, about 90 seconds a question. Have a calculator and paper to hand.

The course

SectionQuestions on a timed check
1. Numeracy: numbers, fractions and percentages3 of 24
2. Measures, rates and proportion3 of 24
3. Income, deductions and budgeting3 of 24
4. Best deals, currency, saving and borrowing3 of 24
5. Statistics3 of 24
6. Planning: scale drawing, navigation, packing and scheduling3 of 24
7. Geometry: gradient, shapes, solids and Pythagoras3 of 24
8. Interpreting data and probability3 of 24

The exam is two papers: Paper 1 without a calculator (50 minutes, 35 marks) and Paper 2 with one (1 hour 40 minutes, 55 marks).

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