Advanced 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.
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).
- Advanced Higher Chemistry Specimen Question Paper
October 2019
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 (04/09/2024)
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 Advanced Higher Chemistry September 2024
Understanding Standards (26/09/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Advanced Higher Chemistry Project (14 minutes) (25.33 MB) (revised September 2024) (24.30 MB)
- Chemistry Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7) (36.85 MB)
Webinar (recording)
Course Assessment from session 2019-2020
- Download webinar (59.75 MB)
- Webinar: Q and A (51 KB)
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
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/23)
Course Reports
- 2023 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
September 2019