National 5 Classical Studies
Course Specification (30/9/22)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Classical Studies Course Specification
September 2022
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.
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 Classical Studies
July 2019 - Classical Studies National 5 Assignment Resource Sheet
September 2016 - Classical Studies National 5 Assignment Resource Sheet for Printing
September 2016 - 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 (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Course assessment overview
Webinar (recording): course assessment from session 2020-2021
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 Classical Studies Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 National 5 Classical Studies Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 National 5 Classical Studies Course Report
October 2019 - 2018 National 5 Classical Studies Course Report
August 2018 - 2017 National 5 Classical Studies Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
Ushare open learning resources
Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000