National 5 Music
Course Specification (26/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
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).
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
- National 5 Music question paper (388 KB)
- National 5 Music marking instructions (217 KB)
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.
- Coursework assessment task for National 5 Music Assignment
May 2017 - Music Assignment Composing Review Template
May 2017 - Music Assignment Composing Review Template
May 2017 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Music Performance
May 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)
Understanding Standards (14/09/23)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries (question paper component)
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries for the assignment and performance components can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Music assignment resource
This resource includes candidate evidence, commentaries and audio presentations covering the Music Assignment from National 5 to Advanced Higher.
Music course assessment overview
Video overview of course assessment from session 2018-19
- Download webinar (23.34 MB)
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio (12 minutes)
- Video overview Q&A (182 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
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
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
- 2023 National 5 Music Course Report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Music Course Report September 2022
- 2019 National 5 Music Course Report September 2019
- 2018 National 5 Music Course Report August 2018
- 2017 National 5 Music Course Report October 2017
Verification Reports
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