Latest Understanding Standards materials
Our wide range of Understanding Standards materials explain and illustrate the standards required in SQA assessments.
We regularly review and update these materials to ensure they remain relevant and useful, and we are continuing to publish new materials throughout session 2022–23 where needed.
In the last week, we have published the following new materials:
Biology: Advanced Higher question paper sections 1 and 2 – candidate evidence and commentaries
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 Biology Advanced Higher question paper sections 1 and 2, with finalised marking instructions. Alongside these examples, we have published commentaries written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
Business Management: National 5 question paper and assignment – candidate evidence, annotated evidence and commentaries
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 Business Management National 5 question paper and assignment, with finalised marking instructions. Alongside these examples, we have published annotated evidence and commentaries written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
Business Management: Higher question paper – candidate evidence, annotated evidence and commentaries
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 Business Management Higher question paper, with finalised marking instructions. Alongside these examples, we have published annotated evidence and commentaries written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
Business Management: Advanced Higher question paper and project – candidate evidence, annotated evidence and commentaries
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 Business Management Advanced Higher question paper and project, with finalised marking instructions. Alongside these examples, we have published annotated evidence and commentaries written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
ESOL: National 5 and Higher question papers (writing) – candidate evidence and commentaries
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 ESOL National 5 and Higher question papers (writing), with finalised marking instructions. Alongside these examples, we have published commentaries written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
ESOL: National 5 and Higher question papers (writing) – webinar
An overview of the standards required for assessment of the National 5 and Higher ESOL question papers (writing).
Fashion and Textile Technology: Higher assignment – candidate evidence and commentary
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 Fashion and Textile Technology Higher assignment. Alongside these examples, we have published a commentary written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
Health and Food Technology: Higher assignment – candidate evidence and commentary
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 Health and Food Technology Higher assignment. Alongside these examples, we have published a commentary written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
RMPS: National 5 question paper – candidate evidence and commentaries
We have published examples of evidence submitted by candidates for the 2022 RMPS National 5 question paper, with finalised marking instructions. Alongside these examples, we have published commentaries written by an SQA senior examiner, which explains how many marks were awarded to each candidate and why.
Access these materials
These new materials will help you to strengthen your own understanding of the national standards required in assessments, so you can feel more confident about preparing your learners.
You can access them from our Understanding Standards website at www.understandingstandards.org.uk.