Understanding Standards
Understanding Standards is part of our support for teachers and lecturers delivering National Qualifications.
We have subject-based resources that explain the standards required in SQA assessments to strengthen your understanding of national standards and help prepare learners for assessment.
Understanding Standards resources include:
- Understanding Standards events
- webinars
- audio presentations
- candidate evidence
- practical skills videos
Events and webinars session 2023-24
Events
Events will run as all day events from 9.30am until 3.30pm.
Exceptions:
National 5 and Higher Graphic Communication events will run as two half day sessions (one am and one pm) on respective days. The am session will run from 9am-12.30pm. The pm session will run from 12.30-4pm.
National 5 and Higher Environmental Science PLEASE BOOK ONTO BOTH THE NATIONAL 5 AND HIGHER SESSIONS. Morning session: 9.30am-12.30pm, Higher Environmental Science - Afternoon session: 1-4pm
Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry and Physics events please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Modern Studies Advanced Higher, 27 September 2023 (1 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Scottish Baccalaureate SCQF 7, 27 September 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the assessment of the Scottish Baccalaureate Interdisciplinary Project. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Modern Studies Advanced Higher, 28 September 2023 (2 of 2) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
RMPS All levels, 29 September 2023 (1 of 1) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on Unit assessment for RMPS at all levels. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
Drama Higher, 30 September 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Drama. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
Mathematics Advanced Higher, 30 September 2023 (1 of 2) Perth
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Sociology National 5 and Higher, 02 October 2023 (1 of 1) Dalkeith
The focus of this event will be on the National 5 and Higher question papers for Sociology. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Applications of Mathematics Higher, 07 October 2023 (2 of 3) Aberdeen
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Applications of Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
History, National 5, 30 October 2023, (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the National 5 History assignment. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Modern Studies Higher, 31 October 2023 (1 of 3) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Modern Studies Higher, 01 November 2023 (2 of 3) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Fashion and Textile Technology Higher, 02 November 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the question paper and assignment for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Modern Studies Higher, 02 November 2023 (3 of 3) Perth
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Geography National 5 and Higher, 03 November 2023 (1 of 2) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be the assignment for National 5 and Higher Geography. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the assessment of the assignment.
This event is fully booked
RMPS National 5, 03 November 2023 (1 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 RMPS. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
Mathematics Higher, 03 November 2023 (1 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
Biology/Human Biology, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 04 November 2023, Aberdeen
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24.. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place
Higher Biology/Human Biology - book a place This event is fully booked
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place
Higher Biology/Human Biology - book a place
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
Mathematics of Mechanics Advanced Higher, 04 November 2023 (1 of 1) Dalkeith
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher Mathematics of Mechanics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Physics National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 06 November 2023 Inverness
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24.. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place
Advanced Higher Physics - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place
Advanced Higher Physics - book a place
RMPS National 5, 06 November 2023 (2 of 2) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 RMPS. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Chemistry, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 06 November 2023, Glasgow
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place - This session is fully booked.
Higher Chemistry - book a place - This session is fully booked.
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place - This session is fully booked.
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place - This session is fully booked.
Higher Chemistry - book a place - This session is fully booked.
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Additional Chemistry dates and locations will be advertised in due course.
Physics National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 07 November 2023 Dundee
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place
Advanced Higher Physics - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place
Advanced Higher Physics- book a place
RMPS Higher, 08 November 2023 (1 of 3) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher RMPS. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Health and Food Technology Higher, 09 November 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the question paper and assignment for Higher Health and Food Technology. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
RMPS Higher, 09 November 2023 (2 of 3) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher RMPS. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
History Higher, 09 November 2023 (1 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on the Higher History assignment. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Geography National 5 and Higher, 10 November 2023 (2 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be the assignment for National 5 and Higher Geography. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss the assessment of the assignment.
This event is fully booked.
Philosophy Higher, 10 November 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Philosophy. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Applications of Mathematics National 5, 11 November 2023 (1 of 1) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 Applications of Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Chemistry National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 11 November 2023 Edinburgh
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place
Higher Chemistry - book a place
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place
Higher Chemistry - book a place
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Additional Chemistry dates and locations will be advertised in due course.
Biology/Human Biology National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 13 November 2023 Dundee
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place
Higher Biology/Human Biology - book a place
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
RMPS Higher, 13 November 2023 (3 of 3) Inverness
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher RMPS. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
History Higher, 14 November 2023 (2 of 2) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on the Higher History assignment. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
Modern Studies National 5, 14 November 2023 (1 of 3) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
Environmental Science National 5 and Higher, 15 November 2023 (1 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of the event will be on the National 5 and Higher Environmental Science coursework components which are returning in session 2023- 24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivery and assessment of the coursework during workshop activities. This event is aimed primarily at teachers and lecturers who are delivering the coursework component for the first time. PLEASE BOOK ONTO BOTH THE NATIONAL 5 AND HIGHER SESSIONS.
Morning session: 9.30am-12.30pm, Higher Environmental Science. This event is fully booked.
Afternoon session: 1-4pm, National 5 Environmental Science. This event is fully booked.
Politics Higher, 15 November 2023 (1 of 2) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Politics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Graphic Communication National 5, 16 November 2023 am session (1 of 2) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the National 5 assignment with a short session covering the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Graphic Communication National 5, 16 November 2023 pm session (2 of 2) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the National 5 assignment with a short session covering the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Modern Studies National 5, 16 November 2023 (2 of 3) Perth
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Mathematics Higher, 17 November 2023 (2 of 2) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Media Higher, 17 November 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Media. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Statistics Advanced Higher, 18 November 2023 (1 of 1) Dalkeith
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher Statistics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Mathematics National 5, 18 November 2023 (2 of 2) Aberdeen
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
History National 5, 20 November 2023 (1 of 1) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on the National 5 History assignment. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
RMPS Advanced Higher, 20 November 2023 (1 of 1) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher RMPS. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Environmental Science National 5 and Higher, 21 November 2023 (2 of 2) Dundee
The focus of the event will be on the National 5 and Higher Environmental Science coursework components which are returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivery and assessment of the coursework during workshop activities. This event is aimed primarily at teachers and lecturers who are delivering the coursework component for the first time. PLEASE BOOK ONTO BOTH THE NATIONAL 5 AND HIGHER SESSIONS.
Morning session, 9.30am-12.30pm, Higher Environmental Science - Afternoon session, 1-4pm, National 5 Environmental Science
Modern Studies National 5, 21 November 2023 (3 of 3) Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on assessment for National 5 Modern Studies. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Graphic Communication Higher, 23 November 2023 am session (1 of 2) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the Higher assignment with a short session covering the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Graphic Communication Higher, 23 November 2023 pm session (2 of 2) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the Higher assignment with a short session covering the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked.
Politics Higher, 23 November 2023 (2 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Politics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Biology/Human Biology, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 24 November 2023 Edinburgh
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place - this session is fully booked
Higher Biology/Human Biology - book a place - this session is fully booked
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place - this session is fully booked
Higher Biology/Human Biology - book a place - this session is fully booked
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
Chemistry, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 24 November 2023, Aberdeen
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering Chemistry coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (AM) session and one afternoon (PM) session for two different levels. The afternoon sessions are a repeat of the morning sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place
Higher Chemistry - book a place
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place
Higher Chemistry - book a place
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Classical Studies, National 5 and Higher, 24 November 2023 (1 of 1) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on the National 5 and Higher Classical Studies assignment. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Biology/Human Biology National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 25 November 2023 Glasgow
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place
Higher Biology/Human Biology - book a place - This event is fully booked.
Advanced Higher Biolog - book a place - this session is fully booked
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Biology - book a place - this session is fully booked
Advanced Higher Biology - book a place
Chemistry, National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 25 November 2023, Dundee
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering Chemistry coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (AM) session and one afternoon (PM) session for two different levels. The afternoon sessions are a repeat of the morning sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place
Higher Chemistry - book a place
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Chemistry - book a place
Higher Chemistry - book a place
Advanced Higher Chemistry - book a place
Mathematics Advanced Higher, 25 November 2023 (2 of 2) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Advanced Higher Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Childcare and Development Higher, 01 December 2023 Dunfermline
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Childcare and Development. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Applications of Mathematics Higher, 02 December 2023 (3 of 3) Perth
The focus of this event will be on assessment for Higher Applications of Mathematics. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Sports Coaching and Development HND, 05 December Glasgow
This event will allow those delivering the HND in Sports Coaching and Development to share their experiences and best practice. Attendees will be able to participate in professional discussions.
Computing Science, Advanced Higher, 05 December Edinburgh
The focus of this event will be on the Advanced Higher Computing Science project. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with colleagues to develop their understanding of the requirements of the project and the evidence requirements in order to best support their learners. There will also be a session on the assessment object-oriented programming in the question paper.
Physics National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher 06 December 2023 Glasgow
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place - This event is fully booked.
Higher Physics - book a place - This event is fully booked.
Advanced Higher Physics - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place - This event is fully booked.
Higher Physics - book a place - This event is fully booked.
Advanced Higher Physics- book a place
Practical Metalworking National 5, 06 December 2023 (1 of 2) Stirling
The focus of the event will be on the marking of the practical activity and preparing for the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Computing Science, Advanced Higher, 07 December Aberdeen
The focus of this event will be on the Advanced Higher Computing Science project. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with colleagues to develop their understanding of the requirements of the project and the evidence requirements in order to best support their learners. There will also be a session on the assessment object-oriented programming in the question paper.
Physics National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher, 07 December 2023 Edinburgh
This event is mainly aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering coursework for the first time in session 2023-24. It is split into morning and afternoon sessions for each of the different levels. Each session will focus on the coursework component, which is returning in session 2023-24. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss delivering and assessing the coursework during workshop activities.
Please note: When booking onto this event, please book one morning (am) session and one afternoon (pm) session for two different levels. The pm sessions are a repeat of the am sessions.
Morning (am) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place
Advanced Higher Physics - book a place
Afternoon (pm) session – please choose one:
National 5 Physics - book a place
Advanced Higher Physics- book a place
Graphic Communication Advanced Higher, 07 December 2023 (1 of 1) Stirling
The focus of this event will be on the project with a short session on the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
This event is fully booked
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages), National 2 - National 4, 08 December 2023, (1 of 1) Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on National 2-National 4 ESOL units, including the National 4 Added Value Unit. There will be discussion of ESOL National 2 and National 3 courses (N2 ESOL Literacies will not be covered in this event). ESOL National 4 will be examined in depth with focus on the Added Value Unit coursework component.
Practical Metalworking National 5, 12 December 2023 (2 of 2) Stirling
The focus of the event will be on the marking of the practical activity and preparing for the question paper. Attendees will have the opportunity to review and discuss candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities.
Computing Science, Advanced Higher, 13 December Glasgow
The focus of this event will be on the Advanced Higher Computing Science project. Attendees will have the opportunity to work with colleagues to develop their understanding of the requirements of the project and the evidence requirements in order to best support their learners. There will also be a session on the assessment object-oriented programming in the question paper.
To book a place on any of the events log in to events
Webinars
Modern Languages (Chinese Languages, French, Gaelic (Learners), German, Italian, Spanish, Urdu) National 5 and Higher, 27 September 2023 (5-6pm)
The aim of this webinar session is to provide an overview of approaches to delivering the National 5 and Higher Modern Languages assignment-writing coursework task which is returning as a course component in session 2023-24. The webinar is suitable for colleagues who have previously delivered and also those delivering for the first time. The session will consider the purpose of assignment-writing, the assessment conditions, candidate resources, and the piece of writing itself, with discussion of generic examples of assignment-writing.
This webinar is fully booked
Fashion and Textile Technology National 5, 01 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology.
Drama National 5, 01 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for the National 5 Drama question paper and performance components and discuss observations from the 2023 exam diet.
This webinar is fully booked
Drama Advanced Higher, 08 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for the Advanced Higher Drama course.
Health and Food Technology National 5, 08 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for National 5 Health and Food Technology.
This webinar is fully booked
Health and Food Technology Advanced Higher, 15 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for Advanced Higher Health and Food Technology.
National 5 Practical Cake Craft, 16 November 2023, 4.30-5.30pm
This webinar will provide information and support to attendees on the use of the command words within the question paper and on how to complete the assignment paperwork.
Accounting National 5 and Higher, 22 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the conditions of assessment and IT elements for National 5 and Higher Accounting assignments. This webinar is primarily aimed at teachers and lecturers who are delivering the assignment for the first time, or those who want a refresher. Please note that we cannot discuss the details of the live coursework assessment for session 2023-24, including topics.
ESOL (speaking and listening performance component) National 5 and Higher, 22 November 2023 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for the National 5 and Higher ESOL speaking and listening (performance) component. There will be particular focus on utilising existing centre-produced assessment briefs as well as advice on how to develop suitable assessment briefs for your own use.
Higher Photography, 29 November 2023, 4.30-5.30pm
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for the Higher Photography question paper and project. The webinar will cover the minor amendment made to the wording of question 12 in the question paper, as well as giving general support on approaches to both the question paper and the project.
ESOL (externally assessed components) National 5 and Higher, 16 January 2024 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for the externally assessed components of the National 5 and Higher ESOL courses. The focus will be primarily on the writing component, with opportunity to discuss and practise the application of standards. In addition, an overview of how to approach the reading and listening papers will also be provided.
NPA Climate Change and Sustainability SCQF Levels 3 and 4, 16 January 2024 (4.30-5.30pm)
The focus of this webinar will be on the National Progression Award in Climate Change and Sustainability at SCQF levels 3 and 4.
Media National 5, 22 January 2024 (4.30-6pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for National 5 Media and offer them the opportunity to ask questions and seek clarification about the course assessment.
Media Higher, 31 January 2024 (4.30-5.30pm)
This webinar will support attendees in their understanding of the standards for Higher Media question paper 2: the role of media. This webinar will give delegates a detailed overview of the assessment standards for this component with reference to candidate scripts. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to engage in professional discussion, ask questions and seek clarification.
To book a place on any of the webinars log in to webinars
Find our Published Understanding Standards resources
All our NQ subject pages have links to published Understanding Standards resources, which you will find within the Understanding Standards tab.
You can also find resources on our Understanding Standards website. (Some are also available from the SQA Secure website for secure assessments).
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