Reviewed and updated Understanding Standards materials from 2020-21
We are reviewing the Understanding Standards materials we published for National 5 to Advanced Higher in session 2020-21. Where needed, we are updating these materials to ensure they remain relevant for session 2021-22.
To help you identify whether a resource has been updated, we have added the following key to resources published on the Understanding Standards website, SQA Secure website and the NQ subject pages of the SQA website:
- New: New materials not previously published
- Updated: Published in 2020-21 and amended for 2021-22
- Carried forward: Published in 2020-21 and carried forward to 2021-22, with no changes.
We are removing any Understanding Standards materials that are no longer relevant.
Updated materials for 2021-22
The following materials were published in session 2020-21 and have now been updated to reflect the assessment requirements for session 2021-22.
Updated additional resources (Understanding Standards website)
- Environmental Science – National 5 and Higher guidance on evidence and estimates
- Modern Languages – Advanced Higher assessment resources document
Updated additional resources (SQA Secure website)
- Administration and IT – National 5 advice on producing estimates
Updated webinar recordings (Understanding Standards website)
- Scots Language Award – SCQF levels 4 to 6
Updated audio presentations (Understanding Standards website)
- Modern Languages – National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher audio presentation on gathering evidence
- Modern Languages – Advanced Higher audio presentation on performance-talking
Visit the Understanding Standards website.
Access the SQA Secure website (you can arrange access to secure Understanding Standards materials through your centre’s SQA Co-ordinator).