Understanding Standards - new subject-specific materials available
We’ve published new Understanding Standards materials for the Scots Language Award and National Courses in Art and Design, and Classical Studies.
The following materials are now available from our Understanding Standards website.
Art and Design
- Higher: a recording of an audio presentation which provides an overview of the question paper.
Classical Studies
- Advanced Higher: a series of audio discussions providing an overview of the optional sections of the question paper.
Secure Understanding Standards materials
The following materials are available from the Understanding Standards materials section of the SQA Secure website (log-in required).
Scots Language Award
- SCQF levels 3-6: a recording of our webinar from 17 March 2025 which provides an overview of the unit requirements for the delivery of the Award, focusing on the History and Development Unit.
About Understanding Standards materials
We have a significant range of online resources to help you develop your understanding of national standards for assessment in your courses and prepare your learners for assessment.
This includes candidate evidence and commentary materials – real examples of candidate assessment evidence, with a written commentary by an SQA senior examiner that explains why and where candidates have been awarded marks.
We also have a wide range of webinar recordings and audio presentations, which explain the requirements for assessments. We continually review our Understanding Standards materials to make sure they stay relevant and up to date for each course.
Visit www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects to access Understanding Standards materials for your courses.
A list of the most recently published Understanding Standards materials is available from www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Updates.
Some Understanding Standards materials are available from the SQA Secure website, for assessments where the evidence must be kept secure and confidential. You can arrange access to secure Understanding Standards materials through your SQA co-ordinator.