Higher Physics
Essential Information
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.
- Higher Physics Course Specification
April 2018
Course Reports
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
- 2018 Higher Physics Course Report September 2018
- Physics Verification Key Messages Round 2
June 2017 - 2017 Higher Physics Course Report October 2017
- 2016 Higher Physics Course Report October 2016
- 2015 Higher Physics Course Report Oct 2015
- Physics Verification Key Messages October 2016
- Physics Verification Key Messages October 2015
Assessment
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
Resources
Understanding Standards
- Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
- Overview of course assessment -presentation with audio (37 minutes)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards material is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up to date.
CPD
Events
Physics events
These events will focus on the revised course assessment for session 2018-19 onwards. Delegates will take part in workshops, where they will have the opportunity to review and discuss the revised course documents with colleagues. They will also have the opportunity to have their questions answered by senior examining team members.
When and where:
Friday 28 September 2018 - Aberdeen Saturday 06 October 2018 - Stirling Saturday 27 October 2018 - Glasgow Saturday 10 November 2018 - Dunfermline Friday 30 November 2018 - Inverness To book please register on our booking systemAdditional 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.
General marking principles
This publication replaces Physics General Marking Instructions (publication code G0924, published July 1999).