National 5 Economics
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
June 2017
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
Coursework (18/1/24)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework Assessment Task for National 5 Economics August 2023
- Coursework Assessment Task for National 5 Economics - Assignment Notes September 2019
- Guidance on conditions of assessment
Assignment template
- Instructions for submitting National 5 and Higher Economics assignments January 2024
- National 5 Economics assignment template January 2020
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (04/04/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Reviewing question paper composition - 2021-2022 (17.08 MB)
- Creating a question paper - 2021-2022 (15.98 MB)
- Overview of course assessment (14 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (26/09/2023)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 National 5 Economics Course Report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Economics Course Report September 2022
- 2019 National 5 Economics Course Report September 2019
- 2018 National 5 Economics Course Report September 2018
- 2017 National 5 Economics Course Report November 2017
Verification Reports
Course support (13/3/24)
Ushare open learning resources
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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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