National 5 Latin

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 Latin Course Specification 2017-18 session
  September 2017

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.

• 2019 National 5 Latin Course Report
  September 2019
• 2018 National 5 Latin Course Report
  August 2018
• 2017 National 5 Latin Course Report October 2017
• 2016 National 5 Latin Course Report October 2016
• Latin Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017

These illustrate the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers learners will sit. These also include marking instructions.

• Latin Literary Appreciation Specimen Question Paper National 5
  September 2017
• Latin Translating Specimen Question Paper National 5
  September 2017

Latin Understanding Standards event 2019-20

An event covering recent changes to course assessment for National 5 and Higher Latin will take place on Monday 18 November 2019 from 9.30am to 3.30pm in Glasgow. 

Delegates will:

• take part in workshops on literary appreciation and translating
• review the revised course documents and candidate evidence for both question papers and levels
• have the opportunity to have their questions answered
• receive a CPD certificate after the event.

Please note that more than one delegate per centre can attend this event.

We would encourage you to attend and look forward to seeing you at this event.

Book your place

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Course assessment overview

• Overview video of revisions to course assessment from session 2017-18 (39 minutes)
• Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (18 minutes)

Changes to understanding standards materials

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

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.