National 5 Geography
Course Specification
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
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
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
Coursework
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)
Course reports
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
Understanding Standards
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
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
CPD
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.
