SQA research

Our Policy, Analysis and Standards team is responsible for commissioning, carrying out and collating research to inform and support all aspects of SQA’s activities.

Rebalancing assessment research

The balance of approaches to assessment across National Qualifications.

Education reform

Our research contributing to the review and changes happening in education in Scotland.

Evaluation of 2024 Access to Marked Exam Paper trial

Learners, practitioners and stakeholder views of the trial.

Find SQA research

Evaluations, reports and research which informs and supports our work.

Generative AI Research

Analysis of the Generative AI Consultation Survey conducted in November 2023.

NextGen: HN Evaluation Research

Research reports on suitability of NextGen: HN design principles.

Assessment Arrangements research findings

Our research into how our assessment arrangements service works.

Have your say

We're looking for learners, parents and carers, and educators to take part in surveys and other research.

Code of Research Practice

The core principles for SQA research; ensuring it is useful, reliable, ethical, equitable and sustainable.

Key audience research

The views of key audience groups about SQA and its qualifications.

2023 Awarding

Learners and practitioners research on 2023 awarding of National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers.