A bamboozling question about a crocodile stalking its prey was one reason the pass mark for Higher maths had to be lowered, a report has found. The pass mark for the new-look Higher maths was cut to ...

The pass mark in the new Higher Maths exam was significantly lowered amid concerns it was too difficult, it has emerged. Candidates needed 34% to get a C and 60% for an A, according to the Scottish ...

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EXAM bosses admitted yesterday that the new maths Higher was too hard. The pass mark was dropped to just 33.8 per cent as a result – but even at that, almost a third of pupils failed. The Scottish ...