National 5 Chemistry
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.
- N5 Chemistry Course Specification
September 2019
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).
- Chemistry Specimen Question Paper National 5
September 2017
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 Chemistry questions section 1 (679 KB)
- National 5 Chemistry questions section 2 (0.99 MB)
- National 5 Chemistry marking instructions (1.42 MB)
Coursework (10/08/2023)
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 Chemistry
August 2023 - 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 (30/08/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
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 Chemistry Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 National 5 Chemistry Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 National 5 Chemistry Course Report
September 2019
Data Booklet
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