National 5 Geography

This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

• N5 Geography Course Specification 2017-18 session
  July 2019
• N5 Geography Course Specification 2017-18 session (Gaelic Translation)
  April 2018

These reports provide information on the performance of candidates which it is hoped will be useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.

Verification Reports

In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.

• 2019 National 5 Geography Course Report
  October 2019
• Geography Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
  June 2019
• 2018 National 5 Geography Course Report
  September 2018
• 2017 National 5 Geography Course Report October 2017
• Geography Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

• Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5 (Gaelic Medium)
  February 2018
• Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5
  September 2017
• Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5 OS Map Item A Breacon Beacons
  September 2017
• Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5 OS Map Item B Birmingham Area
  September 2017

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.

• Geography Course assessment task for National 5
  July 2019
• Geography Coursework assessment task for National 5 (Gaelic Translation)
  November 2019
• Assignment Report for National 5 Geography (Gaelic Medium)
  January 2018
• Assignment Report for National 5 Geography
  September 2017
• Assignment Processed Information Sheet for National 5 Geography
  August 2017
• Guidance on conditions of assessment

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.

• Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Course assessment overview

• Video overview of course assessment from session 2017-18 (28 minutes)
• Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (12 minutes)

Changes to understanding standards materials

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Additional CPD support

Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.