Higher 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.
- Higher Chemistry Course Specification
September 2019
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Chemistry Specimen Question Paper 2
September 2018 - Higher Chemistry Specimen Question Paper 1
September 2018
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.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Course reports
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
2019 Higher Chemistry Course Report October 2019
2018 Higher Chemistry Course Report September 2018
2017 Higher Chemistry Course Report October 2017
- 2017 Higher Chemistry Course Report
October 2017
Verification Reports
- Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 2
May 2017 - Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - 2019 Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2018 - 2016 Higher Chemistry Course Report October 2016
- Chemistry Verification Key Messages October 2016
- Chemistry Verification Key Messages October 2015
Understanding Standards
Please note: For session 2020-21 there have been modifications to this course. The material below should therefore be viewed along with the National 5 to Advanced Higher Course information for 2020-21.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
Course assessment overview
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Webinar: Video overview of course assessment from session 2018-19 (127.68 MB)
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Webinar: Q and A (153 KB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
CPD
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.
