Nat 5 Maths Exam Success Programme – Surds and Indices (Module 2)
Nat 5 Maths Exam Success Programme – Surds and Indices (Module 2)
A focused, exam-driven module designed to help pupils master the core algebraic and numerical skills required for National 5 Mathematics.
This resource breaks down the rules of Surds and Indices into clear, structured lessons. It covers everything from simplifying surds and rationalising denominators to applying the laws of indices with negative and fractional powers. Each section features carefully sequenced practice and exam-style questions to ensure students can handle the non-calculator Paper 1 requirements.
The module concludes with a dedicated open-book assessment, complete with full written marking guidance and worked solutions.
Ideal for: Consolidation, revision blocks, or targeted exam preparation.
Includes:
● Structured teaching materials: Step-by-step guides on the 6 laws of indices and surd manipulation.
● Exam-style practice questions: Focused on common SQA question patterns.
● Open-book end-of-module assessment: To evaluate progress and identify gaps.
● Full marking scheme: Detailed worked solutions to help students understand where marks are awarded.
● Blank copy: Provided for teachers and tutors to demonstrate their own methods and solutions.
Designed to: Build confidence in mental methods, improve algebraic technique, and support pupils in securing every available mark in the expressions and formulae unit.

