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Find past papers and marking instructions for your revision. You can search by topic and or refine by subject and level. To add the matching marking instructions simply tick the box.

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Some of the 2022 past papers are labelled 'modified'. This means SQA made changes to the question paper in response to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, as part of our modifications to assessment in National Courses. For example, a modified past paper may be shorter, have fewer marks or contain fewer topics than past papers from previous years.

These modifications will stay in place for the 2023 exams.

Specimen question papers are available for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications. These show what a question paper looks like - how it is structured and the types of questions it contains. They also include marking instructions. Find them under 'Past Papers and Marking Instructions' on our NQ subject pages.

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Past Papers

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breadcrumb Find past papers and marking instructions for your revision. You can search by topic and or refine by subject and level. To add the matching marking instructions simply tick the box. We provide up to five years of past papers. Some of the 2022 past papers are labelled 'modified'.

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WEST of SCOTLAND AND ESGOIL RESOURCES FOR SENIOR PHASE

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WEST of SCOTLAND AND ESGOIL RESOURCES FOR SENIOR PHASE

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STUDY RESOURCES AND WEBINARS

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Take a minute and think about these Inspirational Statements

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SQA STUDY PLANNING - HOW TO CREATE A PLAN

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SQA STUDY PLANNING - HOW TO CREATE A PLAN

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TIPS FOR BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER ASSESSMENTS

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TIPS FOR BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER ASSESSMENTS

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Look at your Target Grades - what the teacher thinks you COULD get.

Look at your WORKING Grades - what level the teacher thinks you are currently working at.

Are you off track or on track??

Discuss with your teacher!

How can you improve?

Set targets and try to improve before next report in November

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Make sure you read the letter and if you don't understand anything, just ask : )

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NEXT REPORT ISSUED AFTER MTA's - in January.

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NEXT REPORT ISSUED AFTER MTA's - in January.

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These reports will go home via Parent portal. They should be discussed fully at home any issues at all should then be discussed with your teachers or PS teachers. Please check you agree with all entry levels at this stage ie check and agree if you are N4 or N5 for all of your subjects. Any issues or if you are unsure about your level - speak to your teachers asap and they'll be happy to discuss.

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N5 ASSIGNMENTS - As highlighted again recently in Registration, assemblies and information evenings, these will be sent away early March. These are SQA dates and cannot be changed. Make sure you stick to all dates given by your teachers re' these assignments - you know they are worth a large percentage of your final marks in many cases : )

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N5 ASSIGNMENTS - As highlighted again recently in Registration, assemblies and information evenings, these will be sent away early March. These are SQA dates and cannot be changed. Make sure you stick to all dates given by your teachers re' these assignments - you know they are worth a large percentage of your final marks in many cases : )

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LIVE-N-LEARN MINDSET FOR EXAMS ON 23RD OCTOBER 

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LIVE-N-LEARN MINDSET FOR EXAMS ON 23RD OCTOBER 

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All pupils in the Assembly hall for p1 first session and then in groups throughout the day - one period each. Check the list outside the Assembly Hall for your group. : )

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Most assessments being completed in class after appropriate coverage of courses. Maths and English being held in the Exam halls so that all pupils have experience of the halls before the final exams.

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Mind share this info letter with your families

Any questions - just ask! : )

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S4 MTAs Letter - Planning for SQA Exams (1)

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Prepare in advance to give yourself the BEST chance : )

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Remember:

You MUST be attend for the assessment unless it is absolutely unavoidable eg you are so ill that you cannot attend - a letter will be required to explain your absence. A further chance may be allowed (likely on Friday afternoon).

Arrive in GOOD TIME before the start.

Arrive in FULL school uniform.

Sit in the DESIGNATED seat.

Have the correct equipment eg pen, ruler, calculator.

Strictly, no phones, smart watches nor earbuds allowed.

REMEMBER: No-one wants you to stress - exam nerves are NORMAL. Just try your best and no matter what happens, there is always time to fix things : )

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REMEMBER EXAM DATES ARE SET BY SQA AND CANNOT BE CHANGED. ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES ARE ALSO FIXED.

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REMEMBER EXAM DATES ARE SET BY SQA AND CANNOT BE CHANGED. ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES ARE ALSO FIXED.

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As made clear at Assembly, everyone in the country sits an exam at the same time to ensure the Integrity of the paper and keep everything fair. You cannot sit an exam the next day for any reason at all - if you have any concerns, speak to Mrs Beattie.

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Study plans - some helpful suggestions : )

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Study plans - some helpful suggestions : )

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Create a study plan and manage your time.

Everything's easier when you have a plan so if you're feeling overwhelmed and struggling to prioritise, a study plan will help avoid cramming.

Lack of sleep stops the brain from absorbing information as effectively, so get a healthy balance.

Spread your schedule out throughout the day and give yourself a break from one subject by working on another - nobody can study maths for the whole day. The more you stick to your plan, the more productive you'll be.

Find a place to study which suits your study habits and keeps you focused, with minimal interruptions.

Take regular breaks to give your brain a refresh.

Don't panic - no-one wants this!

Your study plan isn't set in stone so, if you're struggling to keep up, take the time to look over your schedule and re-plan it.

Good note-taking skills helps you understand and study for your subjects better.

Get into a habit of highlighting key information, using bullet points, short sentences and abbreviations to make it easier. If you're told an important piece of information, make it stand out when you revise.

Re-write your notes later, while they're fresh in your head to absorb and understand information better. If you rushed jotting them down, this is the perfect chance to restructure and edit notes in a way you understand.

Use keywords to help kick-start your memory when you review it later.

The best way to revise for an exam is to study in a style that suits you. This isn't the same for everyone but might include:

writing notes over and over

creating visual diagrams and word maps

recording notes to listen to

Once you find what works for you, you'll be more productive in no time : )

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MySQA is your direct link with SQA. It lets you view your qualification information, check the personal details we hold for you and if you're sitting exams you can get your results sent by email and text message.

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MySQA is your direct link with SQA. It lets you view your qualification information, check the personal details we hold for you and if you're sitting exams you can get your results sent by email and text message.

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Register for any number of Webinars - you decide! Worth a try at least : ) 55 weekly webinars covering 29 subjects!

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Register for any number of Webinars - you decide! Worth a try at least : ) 55 weekly webinars covering 29 subjects!