Advanced Higher Chemistry

Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

• Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Specification
  September 2019

In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.

• 2019 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
  September 2019
• Chemistry Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
  June 2019

• 2018 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report
  September 2018
• Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 2
  May 2018
• 2017 Advanced Higher Chemistry Course Report October 2017
• Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 2 May 2017
• Chemistry Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2017

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

• Advanced Higher Chemistry Specimen Question Paper
  October 2019

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
  December 2019

• Guidance on conditions of assessment

• Coursework for External Assessment

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

• Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.

Course assessment overview

• Webinar: Video overview of course assessment from session 2019-20 (59.75 MB)
• Webinar: Q and A (51 KB)

Changes to understanding Standards materials

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Chemistry Higher and Advanced Higher Data Booklet (1.57 MB)