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Revision of Advanced Higher Chemistry

Revision of Advanced Higher Chemistry

Background

Revised Higher Biology

The current National Course provision at Advanced Higher Level in the Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) was first used by centres during session 2000/2001. Since then, only relatively minor amendments have been made to the Qualifications arrangements.

Although uptake of the sciences remains strong, stakeholder views of the existing qualification arrangements suggested that a de-cluttering and updating of subject content was required, as well as a move towards an assessment process with more emphasis on skills.

A modern, engaging National Course framework for the Sciences is seen as a key contributor to the development of a greater scientific knowledge and skills base, which is critical to the ongoing development of the Scottish economy, in line with Curriculum for Excellence.

Given the above, and in order that Advanced Higher provision in the Sciences continues to remain “fit for purpose”, meets the principles of Curriculum for Excellence and serves the needs of the young people of Scotland, SQA has been developing Advanced Higher Qualification Arrangements in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Centres who wish to early adopt the revised arrangements documents can do so in session 2012/2013, with the first external examination in summer 2013. The revised arrangements will dual run with the current arrangements.

Key Milestone Date Date
Arrangements Document Published March 2012
Specimen Question Paper 30 March 2012
Implementation for early adopters June 2012
NABS produced 30 June 2012
First examination for early adopters 2013

 

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Arrangements Documents