The courses give learners opportunities to use different media. Learners will express themselves in different ways. Learners will synthesise ideas and arguments through the use of critical thinking.
Arrangements for National 3 and National 4 in session 2020-21
02-MAR-2021
Assessment of National 4 Added Value Units (March 2021)
Candidates will not be required to complete National 4 added value units in session 2020-21. This decision is supported by the National Qualifications 2021 Group. Removing the mandatory requirement to complete the added value unit will help to free up more time for learning and teaching and for assessing other units in National 4 courses, where this is needed.
To achieve the overall course award for National 4 this session, candidates must pass all contributing units in the National 4 course. Teachers and lecturers will still need to submit a 'pass' result for the added value unit to ensure candidates are certificated for the course award, however this does not need to be evidence-based.
While there is no requirement to gather evidence for the added value unit this session, it is still important that candidates have opportunities to develop and demonstrate the required skills, knowledge and understanding from across the course that are outlined in the National 4 added value unit specification, where possible. This will support candidates as they progress to further learning and assessment at SCQF level 5.
Please note that the modifications detailed in the following 'Arrangements for National 3 and National 4' document still apply for session 2020-21.
