Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions). Digital question papers (DQPs) are digitised versions of question papers for disabled candidates or candidates with additional support needs who may have reading and/or writing difficulties. For National 5 Administration and IT a digital cover sheet is available for candidates who are using a digital question paper in the exam.

Modern Studies - SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority Modern Studies - SQA - Scottish Qualifications Authority

Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.Please note: Understanding Standards materialsare regularly reviewed to ensurethey remain up to date. Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed. A digital answer booklet (DABs) is produced to accompany a DQP when the question paper is a question-only paper. For example, a modified past paper may be shorter, have fewer marks or contain fewer topics than past papers from previous years. A digital cover sheet must be completed and printed out to accompany the printouts of the candidate's responses.

SQA - NQ - Past papers and marking instructions

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date. Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.Candidates develop the skills to interpret and participate in the social and political processes they will encounter in their lives.