National 5 Drama
Course Specification (22/08/2024)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Drama Course Specification August 2024
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).
- Drama Specimen Question Paper National 5
October 2023
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
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.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (25/09/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA’s secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Webinar (recording)
Performance and Question Paper 01 November 2023
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- Performance and Question paper - Webinar Q and A (132 KB)
- Commentaries and Evidence
Performance and Question Paper 15 December 2022
Performance and Question Paper 11 November 2021
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- Performance and Question paper - Webinar Q and A (139 KB)
Performance and Question Paper 17 September 2019
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Course Assessment Overview 24 August 2017
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- Course Assessment Overview webinar Q and A (58 KB)
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 (08/10/2024)
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
- 2024 National 5 Drama course report October 2024
- 2023 National 5 Drama course report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Drama course report October 2022
Verification Reports
There was no round 2 verification activity at this level in 2019-23.