National 5 Geography
Course Specification (10/07/2021)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- N5 Geography Course Specification (465 KB)
July 2021 - N5 Geography Course Specification 2017-18 session (Gaelic Translation)
April 2018
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).
- Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5 (Gaelic Medium)
February 2018 - Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5
September 2017 - Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5 OS Map Item A Breacon Beacons
September 2017 - Geography Specimen Question Paper National 5 OS Map Item B Birmingham Area
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
- Geography Question Paper National 5
- Geography Question Paper National 5 OS Map Item A
- Geography Question Paper National 5 OS Map Item B
- Geography Question Paper National 5 Marking Instructions
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.
- Geography Course assessment task for National 5
July 2019 - Geography Coursework assessment task for National 5 (Gaelic Translation)
November 2019 - Assignment Report for National 5 Geography (Gaelic Medium)
January 2018 - Assignment Report for National 5 Geography
September 2017 - Assignment Processed Information Sheet for National 5 Geography
August 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 (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Course assessment overview
Video overview of course assessment from session 2017-18
Audio Presentations
- Overview of course assessment presentation with audio (12 minutes)
- Question Paper - Global Issues (20 minutes)
- Question Paper - Human Environments (12 minutes)
- Question Paper - Physical Environments (15 minutes)
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 Geography Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 National 5 Geography Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 National 5 Geography Course Report
October 2019 - 2018 National 5 Geography Course Report
September 2018 - 2017 National 5 Geography Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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