Higher Physics
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 Physics Course Specification
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).
- Higher Physics Specimen Question Paper 1
September 2018 - Higher Physics Specimen Question Paper 2
September 2018
2021
- Higher Physics Question Paper 1 Multiple Choice (790 KB)
- Higher Physics Question Paper 1 Multiple Choice Answer Booklet (366 KB)
- Higher Physics Question Paper 1 Relationships Sheet (490 KB)
- Higher Physics Question Paper 2 (2.03 MB)
- Higher Physics Question Paper 2 Relationships Sheet (472 KB)
- Higher Physics Question Paper 1 Marking Instructions (184 KB)
- Higher Physics Question Paper 2 Marking Instructions (561 KB)
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)
Understanding Standards (27/11/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
Course assessment overview
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 (02/10/2023)
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 Higher Physics Course Report
October 2023 - 2022 Higher Physics course report
September 2022 - 2019 Higher Physics Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 Higher Physics Course Report
September 2018 - 2017 Higher Physics Course Report
October 2017
General marking principles (Aug 2022)
- Physics: general marking principles (1.00 MB)
Ushare open learning resources
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Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330