Using sign language in exams

Exemplar exam questions translated into BSL

In conjunction with the Scottish Sensory Centre we have produced some exemplar questions from the 2014 National 5 examination questions in:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• History

Mandatory guidelines

Our mandatory guidelines and additional advice (with templates and checklists) for using sign in assessments.

• Using Sign in SQA Assessments (193 KB)

Assessing deaf candidates

• Good Practice in Assessing Deaf Candidates in Talking and Listening Components in English National 3 – Higher (including Literacy (138 KB)

Please note the above information must be read alongside:

Assessment Arrangements Explained: Information for Centres. (151 KB)