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.
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 (04/09/2024)
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 September 2024
- 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 (14/02/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- National 5 Audio Presentation (13 minutes) (24.64 MB)
- Chemistry Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7) (36.85 MB)
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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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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