How National Courses are assessed

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Subject	Level	Course assessment information
Accounting	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (72%) Assignment (28%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Accounting	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (67%) Assignment (33%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Accounting	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (70%) Project (30%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Administration and IT	National 3	This course has three units: Administration in Action Communication in Administration IT Solutions for Administrators You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Administration and IT	National 4	This course has three units: Administrative Practices IT Solutions for Administrators Communication in Administration Added value unit - Administration and IT assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Administration and IT	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (50 marks) Assignment (70 marks) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Administration and IT	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (50 marks) Assignment (70 marks) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Applications of Mathematics Gnìomhachas Matamataig	National 3	This course has three units: Manage Money and Data Shape, Space and Measures Numeracy You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Applications of Mathematics Gnìomhachas Matamataig	National 4	This course has four units: Managing Finance and Statistics Geometry and Measures Numeracy Added value unit - Applications of Mathematics test You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Applications of Mathematics Gnìomhachas Matamataig	National 5	This course has two exams: Question paper 1 non-calculator - 35 marks (50 minutes) Question paper 2 - 55 marks (1 hour 40) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Applications of Mathematics Gnìomhachas Matamataig	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 65 marks (2 hours 5 minutes) Project - 30 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Art and Design	National 3	This course has two units: Expressive Activity Design Activity You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Art and Design	National 4	This course has three units: Expressive Activity Design Activity Added value unit - Art and Design practical activity You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Art and Design	National 5	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 40 marks (20%) (1 hour 20 minutes) Expressive portfolio - 100 marks (40%) Design portfolio - 100 marks (40%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Art and Design	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 40 marks (23%) (2 hours) Expressive portfolio - 100 marks (38.5%) Design portfolio - 100 marks (38.5%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Art and Design (Design)	Advanced Higher	This course is assessed through a portfolio: Design portfolio - 100 marks (100%) We mark the portfolio and grade it from A to D.
Art and Design (Expressive)	Advanced Higher	This course is assessed through a portfolio: Expressive portfolio - 100 marks (100%) We mark the portfolio and grade it from A to D.
Biology	National 3	This course has three units: Cell Biology Biology: Multicellular Organisms Biology: Life on Earth You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Biology Bith-eòlas	National 4 Nàiseanta 4	This course has four units: Cell Biology Biology: Multicellular Organisms Biology: Life on Earth Added value unit - Biology assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Biology	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam Assignment We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Biology	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam Assignment We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Biology	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (70%) Project (30%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Business	National 3	This course has two units: Business in Action Influences on Business You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Business	National 4	This course has three units: Business in Action Influences on Business Added value unit - Business assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Business in Practice	National 2	This course has three units: Taking Part in a Business Enterprise Customer Care Using ICT in Business You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Business Management (updated)	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (78%) Assignment - 30 marks (22%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Business Management (updated)	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 70 marks (78%) (2 hours 15 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (22%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Business Management	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (67%) (2 hours 45 minutes) Project - 40 marks (33%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Cantonese	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Cantonese	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Cantonese	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Cantonese	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours 40 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Cantonese	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Care	National 4	This course has four units: Care: Values and Principles Care: Human Development and Behaviour Care: Social Influences Added value unit - Care Investigating Services assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Care	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 40 marks (1 hour 10 minutes) Project - 80 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Care	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 40 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Project - 90 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Chemistry	National 3	This course has three units: Chemical Changes and Structure Nature's Chemistry Chemistry in Society You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Chemistry	National 4	This course has four units: Chemical Changes and Structure Nature's Chemistry Chemistry in Society Added value unit - Chemistry assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Chemistry	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 100 marks (80%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Chemistry	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam: (80%) Question paper 1 (multiple choice) - 25 marks (40 minutes) Question paper 2 95 marks (2 hours 20 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Chemistry	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 110 marks (75%) (3 hours) Project - 25 marks (25%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Childcare and Development	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 40 marks (30%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Project - 90 marks (70%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Classical Studies	National 3	This course has three units: Life in Classical Greece Classical Literature Life in the Roman World You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Classical Studies	National 4	This course has four units: Life in Classical Greece Classical Literature Life in the Roman World Added value unit - Classical Studies assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Classical Studies	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (80%) (2 hours) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Classical Studies	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Classical literature - 30 marks (27%) (1 hour 10 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Classical society - 50 marks (45%) (1 hour 50 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (27%) (1 hour 30 minutes) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Classical Studies	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 100 marks (3 hours) Project-dissertation - 50 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Computing Science	National 3	This course has two units: Building Digital Solutions Information Solutions You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Computing Science	National 4	This course has three units: Software Design and Development Information System Design and Development Added value unit - Computing Science assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Computing Science	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (67%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Assignment - 40 marks (33%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Computing Science	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (67%) (2 hours) Assignment - 40 marks (33%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Computing Science	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 55 marks (approx 40%) (2 hours) Project - 80 marks (approx 60%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Creative Arts	National 2	This course has four units: Working with Images, Graphics and Sound Working with Textiles Creating Materials for Performance Creating Materials for Display You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Dance	National 5	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 30 marks (20%) (1 hour) Practical activity - 65 marks (45%) Performance - 35 marks (35%) A teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity and performance in collaboration with a visiting assessor from Qualifications Scotland. We mark the exam, and we grade the course from A to D.
Dance	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 40 marks (30%) (2 hours) Practical activity - 70 marks (30%) Performance - 70 marks (40%) A teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity and performance in collaboration with a visiting assessor from Qualifications Scotland. We mark the exam, and we grade the course from A to D.
Design and Manufacture	National 4	This course has three units: Design and Manufacture: Design Design and Manufacture: Materials and Manufacture Added value unit - Design and Manufacture assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Design and Manufacture	National 5	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 80 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Assignment - design - 55 marks Assignment - practical - 45 marks We mark the exam and the design assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical assignment, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Design and Manufacture	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (2 hours 15 minutes) Assignment - 90 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Design and Manufacture	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks Assignment - 120 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Design and Technology	National 3	This course has three units: Graphics for Design Designing and Modelling Constructing and Testing You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Drama	National 4	This course has three units: Drama Skills Drama: Production Skills Added value unit - Drama performance. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Drama	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 60 marks (40%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Performance - 60 marks (60%) A teacher or lecturer marks the performance in collaboration with a visiting assessor from Qualifications Scotland. We mark the exam, and we grade the course from A to D.
Drama	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 40 marks (40%) (2 hours) Performance - 60 marks (60%) A teacher or lecturer marks the performance in collaboration with a visiting assessor from Qualifications Scotland. We mark the exam, and we grade the course from A to D.
Drama	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Project-dissertation - 30 marks (30%) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Performance - 50 marks (50%) We mark the project-dissertation and the assignment. We send a visiting assessor to mark the performance. We grade the course from A to D.
Economics	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (75%) (2 hours) Assignment - 30 marks (25%) (5 hours) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Economics	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (75%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (25%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Economics	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (67%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Project - 40 marks (33%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Electronics (updated from Practical Electronics)	National 4	This course has four units: Practical Electronics: Circuit Design Practical Electronics: Circuit Simulation Practical Electronics: Circuit Construction Added value unit - Practical Electronics: Developing an Electronic Solution You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Electronics (updated from Practical Electronics)	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 60 marks (30%) (1 hour) Practical activity - 70 marks (70%) We mark the exam, and your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Engineering Science	National 4	This course has four units: Engineering Contexts and Challenges Electronics and Control Mechanisms and Structures Added value unit - Engineering Science assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Engineering Science	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 110 marks (69%) (1 hour 50 minutes) Assignment - 50 marks (31%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Engineering Science	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 110 marks (69%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 50 marks (31%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Engineering Science	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 75 marks (50%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 75 marks (50%) We mark the exam, and your teacher or lecturer marks the project, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
English	National 3	This course has three units: English: Understanding Language English: Producing Language Literacy You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
English	National 4	This course has four units: English: Analysis and Evaluation English: Creation and Production Literacy Added value unit - English assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
English	National 5	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation - 30 marks (30%) (1 hour) Exam: Critical Reading - 40 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Writing portfolio - 15 marks (30%) Spoken language performance We mark the exams and the writing portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer assesses your spoken language performance as 'achieved' or 'not achieved' and submits your result to us. We grade the course from A to D.
English	Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation - 30 marks (30%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: Critical Reading - 40 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Writing portfolio - 15 marks (30%) Spoken language performance We mark the exams and the writing portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer assesses your spoken language performance as 'achieved' or 'not achieved' and submits your result to us. We grade the course from A to D.
English	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: Literary Study- 20 marks (20%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: Textual Analysis- 20 marks (20%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Writing portfolio - 30 marks (30%) Project-dissertation - 30 marks We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
English and Communication	National 2	This course has three units: English and Communication: Understanding Language English and Communication: Creating Texts English and Communication: Listening and Talking You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	National 2	This course has four units: ESOL in Context: Listening and Speaking ESOL for Everyday Life: Listening and Speaking ESOL in Context: Reading and Writing ESOL for Everyday Life: Reading and Writing You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	National 3	This course has two units: ESOL for Everyday Life ESOL in Context You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	National 4	This course has three units: ESOL for Everyday Life ESOL in Context Added value unit - ESOL assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	National 5	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Listening - 25 marks (20%) (35 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Reading- 35 marks (25%) (1 hour 10 minutes) Exam: question paper 3 - Writing - 30 marks (25%) (1 hour 10 minutes) Speaking and listening performance - 30 marks (30%) We mark the exams, and your teacher or lecturer marks the speaking and listening performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)	Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Listening - 25 marks (20%) (35 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Reading- 35 marks (25%) (1 hour 10 minutes) Exam: question paper 3 - Writing - 30 marks (25%) (1 hour 10 minutes) Speaking and listening performance - 30 marks (30%) We mark the exams, and your teacher or lecturer marks the speaking and listening performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Environmental Science	National 4	This course has four units: Environmental Science: Living Environment Environmental Science: Earth's Resources Environmental Science: Sustainability Added value unit - Environmental Science assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Environmental Science (updated)	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (80%) (2 hours 15 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Environmental Science (updated)	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - 20 marks (45 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - 80 marks (2 hours) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Fashion and Textile Technology	National 3	This course has three units: Fashion and Textile Technology: Textile Technologies Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion/Textile Item Development Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion and Textile Choices You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Fashion and Textile Technology	National 4	This course has four units: Fashion and Textile Technology: Textile Technologies Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion/Textile Item Development Fashion and Textile Technology: Fashion and Textile Choices Added value unit - Fashion and Textile Technology: Making a Fashion/Textile Item You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Fashion and Textile Technology	National 5	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 30 marks (30%) (1 hour) Assignment - 45 marks (35%) Practical activity - 45 marks (35%) We mark the exam and the assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Fashion and Textile Technology	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 45 marks (1 hour 30 minutes Assignment - 46 marks Practical activity - 36 marks We mark the exam and the assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Food, Health and Wellbeing	National 2	This course has three units: Food Preparation Food for Health Independent Living Skills You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
French	National 2	In this course, you complete a unit called 'Life in Another Country', plus two of the following optional units: Personal Language Transactional Language Language in Work You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
French	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
French	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
French	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
French	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
French	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 20 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Gaelic (Learners)	National 2	In this course, you complete a unit called 'Life in Another Country', plus two of the following optional units: Personal Language Transactional Language Language in Work You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Gaelic (Learners)	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Gaelic (Learners)	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Gaelic (Learners)	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Gaelic (Learners)	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Gaelic (Learners)	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 20 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Gàidhlig	National 2	This course has three units: Gàidhlig: Understanding Language Gàidhlig: Creating Texts Gàidhlig: Listening and Talking You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Gàidhlig	National 3	This course has three units: Gàidhlig: Understanding Language Gàidhlig: Producing Language Gàidhlig: Literacy (National 3) You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Gàidhlig	National 4	This course has four units: Gàidhlig: Analysis and Evaluation Gàidhlig: Creation and Production Gàidhlig: Literacy Added value unit - Gàidhlig assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Gàidhlig	Nàiseanta 5	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Leughadh agus Litreachas - 30 marks Exam: question paper 2 - Èisteachd - 20 marks Obair shònraichte-sgrìobhadh - 20 marks Còmhradh - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks the performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Gàidhlig	Àrd-Ìre	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Leughadh agus Litreachas - 50 marks Exam: question paper 2 - Èisteachd - 20 marks Obair shònraichte-sgrìobhadh - 20 marks Còmhradh - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks the performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Gàidhlig	Àrd-Ìre Adhartach	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: Sgrùdadh - 30 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: Litreachas agus Sgrìobhadh - 40 marks (1 hour 40 minutes) Exam: Eadar-theangachadh - 15 marks (30 minutes) Còmhradh - 30 marks We mark the exams, and we send a visiting assessor to mark the talking performance. We grade the course from A to D.
Geography Cruinn-eòlas	National 3	This course has three units: Geography: Physical Environments Geography: Human Environments Geography: Global Issues or Geography: Global Issues in the Context of Climate Change You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Geography Cruinn-eòlas	National 4	This course has four units: Geography: Physical Environments Geography: Human Environments Geography: Global Issues or Geography: Global Issues in the Context of Climate Change Added value unit - Geography assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Geography Cruinn-eòlas	National 5 Nàiseanta 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (2 hours 20 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Geography Cruinn-eòlas	Higher Àrd-Ìre	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - physical and human environments - 100 marks (46%) (1 hour 50 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - global issues and geographical skills - 60 marks (27%) (1 hour 10 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (27%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Geography Cruinn-eòlas	Advanced Higher Àrd-Ìre Adhartach	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 50 marks (33%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Project-folio: geographical study - 60 marks (40%) Project-folio: geographical issue - 40 marks (27%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
German	National 2	In this course, you complete a unit called 'Life in Another Country', plus two of the following optional units: Personal Language Transactional Language Language in Work You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
German	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
German	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer marks as pass or fail. We quality assure National 4 assessment decisions. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer submits your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
German	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
German	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
German	Advanced Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 20 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Graphic Communication	National 4	This course has three units: 2D Graphic Communication 3D and Pictorial Graphic Communication Added value unit - Graphic Communication assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Graphic Communication	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (67%) (2 hours) Assignment - 40 marks (33%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Graphic Communication	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (64%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 50 marks (36%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Graphic Communication	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (50%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Project - 90 marks (50%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Health and Food Technology	National 3	This course has three units: Health and Food Technology: Food for Health Health and Food Technology: Food Product Development Health and Food Technology: Contemporary Food Issues You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Health and Food Technology	National 4	This course has four units: Health and Food Technology: Food for Health Health and Food Technology: Food Product Development Health and Food Technology: Contemporary Food Issues Added value unit - Health and Food Technology assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Health and Food Technology	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 60 marks (50%) (1 hour 50 minutes) Assignment - 60 marks (50%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Health and Food Technology	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 60 marks (50%) (2 hours) Assignment - 60 marks (50%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Health and Food Technology	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 50 marks (2 hours 30 minutes) Project - 60 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
History Eachdraidh	National 3 Nàiseanta 3	This course has three units: Historical Study: Scottish Historical Study: British Historical Study: European and World You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
History Eachdraidh	National 4 Nàiseanta 4	This course has four units: Historical Study: Scottish Historical Study: British Historical Study: European and World Added value unit - 3 hoursHistory assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
History Eachdraidh	National 5 Nàiseanta 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (80%) (2 hours 20 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) (1 hour) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
History Eachdraidh	Higher Àrd-Ìre	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - British, European and world history - 44 marks (40%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Scottish history - 36 marks (33%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (27%) (1 hour 30 minutes) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
History Eachdraidh	Advanced Higher Àrd-Ìre Adhartach	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (64%) (3 hours) Assignment - 50 marks (36%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Human Biology (updated)	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 100 marks (80%)(2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Information and Communications Technology	National 2	In this course, you'll complete a unit called 'ICT Applications', plus two of the following optional units: Communications Applications Internet Applications Multimedia Applications Working with Digital Images You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Italian	National 2	In this course, you'll complete a unit called 'Life in Another Country', plus two of the following optional units: Personal Language Transactional Language Language in Work You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Italian	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Italian	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Italian	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Italian	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Italian	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (25%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (35%) (1 hour 20 minutes) Portfolio essay - 30 marks (15%) Performance–talking - 50 marks (25%) We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Latin	National 3	This course has two units: Latin: Translating Latin: Literary Appreciation You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Latin	National 4	This course has three units: Latin: Translating Latin: Literary Appreciation Added value unit - Latin assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Latin (updated)	National 5	This course has two exams: Question paper 1 - Literary Appreciation - 40 marks (50%) (1 hour 20 minutes) Question paper 2 - Translating - 40 marks (50%) (1 hour) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Latin (updated)	Higher	This course has two exams: Question paper 1 - Literary Appreciation - 60 marks (2 hours) Question paper 2 - Translating - 50 marks (1 hour) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Latin	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Literary Appreciation - 60 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Translating - 60 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Project-dissertation - 60 marks We mark these assessments grade the course from A to D.
Lifeskills Mathematics	National 2	In this course, you'll the following two units: Number and Number Processes Shape, Space and Data You'll also do two of the following optional units: Money Time Measurement You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Mandarin (Simplified)	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Mandarin (Simplified)	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Mandarin (Simplified)	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Mandarin (Simplified)	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours 40 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Mandarin (Simplified)	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Mandarin (Traditional)	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Mandarin (Traditional)	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Mandarin (Traditional)	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Mandarin (Traditional)	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours 40 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Mandarin (Traditional)	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Mathematics Matamataig	National 4 Nàiseanta 4	This course has four units: Expressions and Formulae Relationships Numeracy Added value unit - Mathematics test You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Mathematics Matamataig	National 5 Nàiseanta 5	This course has two exams: Question paper 1 (non-calculator) - 40 marks (1 hour) Question paper 2 - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Mathematics Matamataig	Higher Àrd-Ìre	This course has two exams: Question paper 1 (non-calculator) - 55 marks (1 hour 15 minutes) Question paper 2 - 65 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Mathematics Matamataig	Advanced Higher Àrd-Ìre Adhartach	This course has two exams: Question paper 1 (non-calculator) - 35 marks (1 hour) Question paper 2 - 80 marks (2 hours 30 minutes) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Mathematics of Mechanics	Advanced Higher	This course has one exam: 100 marks (3 hours) We mark and grade from A to D.
Media	National 3	This course has two units: Analysing Media Content Creating Media Content You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Media	National 4	This course has three units: Analysing Media Content Creating Media Content Added value unit - National 4 Media assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Media (updated)	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 48 marks (50%) (1 hour 40 minutes) Assignment - 48 marks (50%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Media (updated)	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Analysis of Media Content - 30 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Role of Media - 20 marks (1 hour) Assignment - 50 marks (50%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Modern Studies	National 3	This course has three units: Modern Studies: Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom Modern Studies: Social Issues in the United Kingdom Modern Studies: International Issues You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Modern Studies	National 4	This course has four units: Modern Studies: Democracy in Scotland and the United Kingdom Modern Studies: Social Issues in the United Kingdom Modern Studies: International Issues Added value unit - Modern Studies assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Modern Studies	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (80%) (2 hours 20 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) (1 hour) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Modern Studies	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - 52 marks (47%) (1 hour 45 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - 28 mark (26%)s (1 hour 15 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (27%) (1 hour 30 minutes) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Modern Studies	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (64%) (3 hours) Project-dissertation - 50 marks (36%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Music	National 3	This course has three units: Music: Performing Skills Music: Composing Skills Understanding Music You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Music	National 4	This course has four units: Music: Performing Skills Music: Composing Skills Understanding Music Added value unit - National 4 Music performance You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Music	National 5	The course assessment has four parts: Exam - 40 marks (35%) (45 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (15%) Performance - instrument 1 - 30 marks Performance - instrument 2 - 30 marks We mark the exam and assignment, and we send a visiting assessor to mark the performances. We grade the course from A to D.
Music	Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam - 40 marks (35%) (1 hour) Assignment - 30 marks (15%) Performance - instrument 1 - 30 marks Performance - instrument 2 - 30 marks We mark the exam and assignment, and we send a visiting assessor to mark the performances. We grade the course from A to D.
Music	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam - 40 marks (35%) (1 hour 15 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (15%) Performance - instrument 1 - 30 marks Performance - instrument 2 - 30 marks We mark the exam and assignment, and we send a visiting assessor to mark the performances. We grade the course from A to D.
Music Portfolio	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts Exam - 40 marks (35%) (1 hour 15 minutes Assignment - 20 marks (15%) Performance - instrument 1 - 30 marks Portfolio We mark the exam, assignment and portfolio, and we send a visiting assessor to mark the performance. We grade the course from A to D.
Music Technology	National 3	This course has three units: Music Technology Skills Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music Music Technology in Context You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Music Technology	National 4	This course has four units: Music Technology Skills Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music Music Technology in Context Added value unit - Music Technology assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Music Technology	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 40 marks (30%) (1 hour) Assignment - 100 marks (70%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Music Technology	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 40 marks (30%) (1 hour) Assignment - 80 marks (70%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Music Technology	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Research project - 40 marks Production project - 95 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
People and Society	National 3	This course has three units: People and Society: Investigating Skills People and Society: Comparing and Contrasting People and Society: Making Decisions You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
People and Society	National 4	This course has four units: People and Society: Investigating Skills People and Society: Comparing and Contrasting People and Society: Making Decisions Added value unit - People and Society assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Performance Arts	National 2	In this course, you'll do a unit called 'Developing Performance Skills', plus two of the following optional units: Using Performance Skills Contributing to a Performance Developing Personal Ideas: Performance Art You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Philosophy	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks(80%) (2 hours 20 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Philosophy	Higher	The course has two exams: Question paper 1 - 60 marks (2 hours 15 minutes) Question paper 2 - 50 marks (1 hour 45 minutes) We mark both question papers and grade the course from A to D.
Photography	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 30 marks (23%) (1 hour) Project - 100 marks (77%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Physical Education	National 2	This course has three units: Physical Education: Taking Part in Physical Activities Physical Education: Factors Affecting Performance Physical Education: Improving Performance You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Physical Education	National 3	This course has two units: Physical Education: Performance Skills Physical Education: Factors Impacting on Performance You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Physical Education	National 4	This course has three units: Physical Education: Performance Skills Physical Education: Factors Impacting on Performance Added value unit - Physical Education performance You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Physical Education	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Portfolio - 60 marks (50%) Performance - 60 marks (50%) We mark the portfolio, and your teachers or lecturers mark the performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Physical Education	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 50 marks (50%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Performance - 60 marks (50%) We mark the exam, and your teachers or lecturers mark the performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Physical Education	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Project - 70 marks Performance - 30 marks We mark the project, and your teachers or lecturers mark the performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Physics	National 3	This course has three units: Physics: Electricity and Energy Physics: Waves and Radiation Physics: Dynamics and Space You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Physics	National 4	This course has four units: Physics: Electricity and Energy Physics: Waves and Radiation Physics: Dynamics and Space Added value unit - Physics assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Physics	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 135 marks (75%) (2 hours 30 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks (25%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Physics (updated)	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam (80%) (2 hours 30 minutes): Section 1 (multiple choice) -20 marks Section 2 - 110 marks Assignment - 20 marks (20%) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Physics	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 155 marks (75%)(3 hours) Project - 30 marks (25%) We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Politics (updated)	Higher	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - 52 marks (47%) (1 hour 45 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - 28 (26%) (1 hour 30 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks (27%) (1 hour 30 minutes) We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Practical Cake Craft	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Assignment - 30 marks Practical activity - 70 marks The assignment and practical activity are linked, so you'll complete one activity (designing, planning, making, finishing and evaluating a cake) that covers both assessments. We mark the assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Practical Cookery	National 3	This course has three units: Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes Understanding and Using Ingredients Organisational Skills for Cooking You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Practical Cookery	National 4	This course has four units: Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes Understanding and Using Ingredients Organisational Skills for Cooking Added value unit - National 4 Practical Cookery: Producing a meal You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Practical Cookery (updated)	National 5	The course assessment has three parts: Exam - 35 marks (1 hour) Practical activity - 65 marks We mark the exam. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Practical Craft Skills	National 2	This course has three units: Working with Craft Tools - An Introduction Working with Materials Making a Craftwork Item You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Practical Craft Skills	National 3	This course has three units: Working with Craft Tools - An Introduction Working with Materials Making a Craftwork Item You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Practical Metalworking	National 4	This course has four units: Practical Metalworking: Bench Skills Practical Metalworking: Machine Processes Practical Metalworking: Fabrication and Thermal Joining Added value unit - Practical Metalworking: Making a Finished Product from Metal You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Practical Metalworking	National 5	This course is assessed through a practical activity. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Practical Woodworking	National 4	This course has four units: Practical Woodworking: Flat-frame Construction Practical Woodworking: Carcase Construction Practical Woodworking: Machining and Finishing Added value unit - Practical Woodworking: Making a Finished Product from Wood You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Practical Woodworking	National 5	This course is assessed through a practical activity. Your teacher or lecturer marks the practical activity, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Psychology	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 70 marks (2 hours) Assignment - 30 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Psychology	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 60 marks (66.6%) (2 hours) Assignment - 40 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Eòlas Creideimh, Moraltachd is Feallsanachd	National 3 Nàiseanta 3	This course has three units: World Religion Morality and Belief Religious and Philosophical Questions You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Eòlas Creideimh, Moraltachd is Feallsanachd	National 4 Nàiseanta 4	This course has four units: World Religion Morality and Belief Religious and Philosophical Questions Added value unit - RMPS assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Eòlas Creideimh, Moraltachd is Feallsanachd	National 5 Nàiseanta 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (2 hours 20 minutes) Assignment - 20 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Eòlas Creideimh, Moraltachd is Feallsanachd	Higher Àrd-Ìre	The course assessment has three parts: Exam: question paper 1 - 60 marks (2 hours 15 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - 20 marks (45 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks We mark these assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies (RMPS) Eòlas Creideimh, Moraltachd is Feallsanachd	Advanced Higher Àrd-Ìre Adhartach	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 90 marks (3 hours) Project-dissertation - 50 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Science	National 3	This course has three units: Science: Fragile Earth Science: Human Health Applications of Science You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Science	National 4	This course has four units: Science: Fragile Earth Science: Human Health Applications of Science Added value unit - National 4 Science assignment You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all four units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Science in the Environment	National 2	In this course, you'll complete the following two units: Exploring Everyday Materials Living Things You'll also complete one of the following optional units: Keeping our Planet Healthy Forces You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Social Subjects	National 2	This course has three units: Social Subjects: Making a Decision Social Subjects: Making a Contrast Social Subjects: Organising and Communication Information You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Sociology	National 5	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 70 marks (2 hours) Assignment - 30 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Sociology	Higher	The course assessment has two parts: Exam - 80 marks (2 hours 40 minutes) Assignment - 30 marks We mark both assessments and grade the course from A to D.
Spanish	National 2	In this course, you complete a unit called 'Life in Another Country, plus two of the following optional units: Personal Language Transactional Language Language in Work You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Spanish	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Spanish	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Spanish	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Spanish	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Spanish	Advanced Higher	The course assessment has four parts: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and Translation - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening and Discursive Writing - 70 marks (1 hour 20 minutes) Portfolio essay Performance–talking We mark the exams and the portfolio. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.
Urdu	National 3	This course has two units: Understanding Language Using Language You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass both units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Urdu	National 4	This course has three units: Understanding Language Using Language Added value unit - Modern Languages assignment. You'll complete assessments for each unit, which your teacher or lecturer will mark as pass or fail. You need to pass all three units to achieve the course, and your teacher or lecturer will submit your overall 'pass' or 'fail' result to us.
Urdu	National 5	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (1 hour 30 minutes hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks SQA marks the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which SQA quality assures. We grade the course from A to D.
Urdu	Higher	Course assessment: Exam: question paper 1 - Reading and writing - 50 marks (2 hours) Exam: question paper 2 - Listening - 20 marks (approx 30 minutes) Assignment–writing - 20 marks Performance–talking - 30 marks We mark the exams and the writing assignment. Your teacher or lecturer marks your talking performance, which we quality assure. We grade the course from A to D.