Advanced Higher Statistics
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
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Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Understanding Standards
Additional resources session 2021-22
New – new materials not previously published
Updated – published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22
Carried forward – published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22
- Carried fowrard - Statistics frequently asked questions
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Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
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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.
Assessment overview
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
Course Reports
- 2016 Advanced Higher Statistics Course Report
September 2016 - 2017 Advanced Higher Statistics Course Report
October 2017 - 2018 Advanced Higher Statistics Course Report
September 2018 - 2019 Advanced Higher Statistics Course Report
September 2019
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021.
This report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted.
- Advanced Higher Statistics 2020-21 Key Messages (153 KB)
June 2021
Verification Reports
- 2019 Advanced Higher Statistics Course Report September 2019
Data Booklet
- Advanced Higher Statistics Booklet (1.28 MB)
Ushare open learning resources
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Contact Information
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