National 5 History

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 History Course Specification 2017-18 session
  September 2017
• N5 History Course Specification 2017-18 session (Gaelic Translation)
  April 2018

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.

• 2018 National 5 History Course Report
  September 2018
• 2017 National 5 History Course Report October 2017
• 2016 National 5 History Course Report October 2016
• 2015 National 5 History Course Report October 2015
• History Verification Key Messages October 2016
• History Verification Key Messages October 2015

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

• History Specimen Question Paper National 5 (Gaelic Medium)
  February 2018
• History Specimen Question Paper National 5
  October 2017

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.

• History Assignment Resource Sheet for Printing (Gaelic Medium)
  January 2018
• History Assignment Resource Sheet (Gaelic Medium)
  January 2018
• History Coursework assessment task for National 5
• September 2017
• History Assignment Resource Sheet
  October 2017
• History Assignment Resource Sheet for Printing
  October 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)

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries 
• Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio (18 minutes)
• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards material is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains 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.