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Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Administration and IT ............................................................................................................................ 3
Art & Design ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Biology .................................................................................................................................................... 5
Business Management ........................................................................................................................... 6
Chemistry ................................................................................................................................................ 7
Computing Science ................................................................................................................................. 8
Design and Manafacture ........................................................................................................................ 9
Drama ................................................................................................................................................... 10
English ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Engineering Craft Skills ......................................................................................................................... 13
Geography ............................................................................................................................................ 14
Graphic Communication ...................................................................................................................... 15
Health & Food Technology ................................................................................................................... 16
History................................................................................................................................................... 17
Maths .................................................................................................................................................... 18
Modern Languages ............................................................................................................................... 19
Modern Studies .................................................................................................................................... 20
Music ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
P.E. ........................................................................................................................................................ 22
Physics .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Woodworking Craft & Skills ................................................................................................................. 24
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Introduction
This document was created to provide an overview of the New National Qualifications being studied
by students at Craigmount High School. The purposes and aims of this document are:
To summarise the main internal and external assessments for all subjects in S4
To give you and your son/daughter an overview of all their subjects
To allow you to support your son/daughter in preparing for each of these assessments
To support time management
To provide a starting point for the planning of revision.
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Administration and IT Curricular Area: Business Education
Level
Course: Administration & IT
NAT 3 Business
NAT 4 Business
NAT 5
Break-down %
Course Assignment 100%
Methods of internal assessment
Course Assignment
When does this happen
On-going
Methods of external Assessment
None
None
none
What does the added value entail?
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
N/A
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Art & Design Curriculum Area: Expressive Arts
Level
Course: Art & Design
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
N/A 100% Internal 80% Internal 20% External
Methods of internal assessment
Portfolios of design and expressive activities
Portfolios of design and expressive activities
Portfolios of design and expressive activities
When does the internal assessment happen?
On-going throughout course
On-going throughout course
On-going throughout course and prelim in February
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Exam
What does the added value entail?
N/A Portfolio Portfolio
When is the added value unit done?
N/A On-going throughout course
On-going throughout course
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Biology Curricular Area: Science
Level
Course: Biology
NAT 3
NAT 4
NAT 5
Break-down % - 100% internal - No external assessment Units: - Life on earth - Cell Biology - Multicellular Organisms
- 100% internal
- No external assessment
Units: - Life on earth - Cell Biology - Multicellular Organisms
- Internal unit assessments - 20% assignment-external - 80% exam- external Units: - Life on earth - Cell Biology - Multicellular Organisms
Methods of internal assessment
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments -Added Value Unit
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments
When does this happen
On- going throughout the year
On- going throughout the year On- going throughout the year
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A - 20% assignment - 80% exam - external
What does the added value entail?
N/A Research Assessment
Scientific Communication
Research
Structured Communication
When is the added value unit done?
On-going On-going External Exam
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Business Management Curricular Area: Business Education
Level
Course: Business Management
NAT 3 Business
NAT 4 Business
NAT 5 Business Management
Break-down % Unit 1 – 3 assessments to complete Unit 2 - 3 assessments to complete
Unit 1 – 3 assessments to complete Unit 2 - 3 assessments to complete In addition an added value unit
Exam = 70% Coursework = 30%
Methods of internal assessment
Cross marking Cross marking
When does this happen End of unit End of unit
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Exam paper and coursework
What does the added value entail?
N/A Researching a business proposal
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Prior to Christmas holidays
N/A
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Chemistry Curricular Area: Science
Level
Course: Chemistry
NAT 3
NAT 4
NAT 5
Break-down % - 100% internal - No external assessment Units: 1. Chemical changes & Structure 2. Natures Chemistry 3. Chemistry in Society
- 100% internal
- No external
assessment
Units: 1. Chemical changes & Structure 2. Natures Chemistry 3. Chemistry in Society
- Internal unit assessments - 20% assignment-external - 80% exam- external Units: -1. Chemical changes & Structure 2. Natures Chemistry 3. Chemistry in Society
Methods of internal assessment
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments -Added Value Unit
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments
When does this happen
On-going throughout the year
On-going throughout the year
On-going throughout the year
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A - 20% assignment - 80% exam - external
What does the added value entail?
N/A N/A N/A
When is the added value unit done?
On-going On-going On-going
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Computing Science Curricular Area: Computing
Level
Course: Computing Science
NAT 3 NAT 4 NAT 5
Break-down % Exam = 60% Coursework = 40%
Methods of internal assessment
Practical tasks with theory questions built in
Practical tasks with theory questions built in. LO1 in Unit 1 is a closed book assessment under test conditions
Practical tasks with theory questions built in. LO1 in Unit 1 is a closed book assessment under test conditions
When does this happen 1 assessment task per unit. Assessment takes place at the end of each unit
Unit 1 – as outcomes are completed. Unit 2 – all outcomes assessed at the end of the unit, in 1 task
Unit 1 – as outcomes are completed. Unit 2 – all outcomes assessed at the end of the unit, in 1 task
Methods of external Assessment
None None
External exam
What does the added value entail?
N/A Create a game, write a report
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Start of new timetable
Late November to Christmas holidays
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Design and Manafacture Curriculum Area: Technologies
Level
Course: Design & Manufacture
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
N/A 100% internal 60% Internal 40% External
Methods of internal assessment
N/A Portfolio of material collated throughout the course. Design folios, practical exercises, project work, presentations etc
Portfolio of material collated throughout the course. Design folios, practical exercises, project work, presentations etc
When does the internal assessment happen?
N/A Throughout the course
Throughout the course
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Exam
What does the added value entail?
N/A Design and manufacturing project
Design and manufacturing project
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Jan/Feb (tbc) Jan/Feb (tbc)
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Drama Curriculum Area: Performing Arts
Level
Course: Drama
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% internal
100% internal TBC. Practical exam procedures have not yet been confirmed – likely to be a sample of students that are marked by an external examiner and teachers mark the rest. Written exam is externally assessed
Methods of internal assessment
Recordings of performances, folios of work relevant to the unit/ chosen roles including: annotated scripts/scenarios, character cards, ideas, voice and movement analysis, log sheets, cue sheets, designs, charts, photographs, research, evaluations, checklists etc. as appropriate
Recordings of performances, folios of work relevant to the unit/ chosen roles including: annotated scripts/scenarios, character cards, ideas, voice and movement analysis, log sheets, cue sheets, designs, charts, photographs, research, evaluations, checklists etc. as appropriate
Recordings of performances, folios of work relevant to the unit/ chosen roles including: annotated scripts/scenarios, character cards, ideas, voice and movement analysis, log sheets, cue sheets, designs, charts, photographs, research, evaluations, checklists etc. as appropriate
When does the internal assessment happen?
(See Nat 4) March performance may not be necessary to pass the course if Unit 1 and 2 evidence is complete
Throughout the course. 3 Performances: August (likely to be September next year), December (possibly November next year), and March. Prelims (practical and written) are also scheduled before the finals
Throughout the course. 3 Performances: August (likely to be September next year), December (possibly November next year), and March. Prelims (practical and written) are also scheduled before the finals
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A * Practical 60 marks (50 marks for the performance – acting OR production role and 10 marks for the preparation for performance brief – written task) * Written 40 marks (10 marks
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Section 1 based on a performance you have taken part in during the course, 30 marks Section 2 based on one of the unseen stimuli)
What does the added value entail?
N/A * Performance – prepare for, participate in and reflect on a small scale drama performance in a selected role (acting, lighting, sound, costume, make-up, props)
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
N/A * At the end of the course N/A
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English Curriculum Area: English
Level
Course: English
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% internal All units are internally assessed
30% Folio 70% Final Exam
Methods of internal assessment
NABS Writing pieces: CE creative, informative Added Value Unit N4 listening and talking
- Critical reading paper - talk assessment - listening exercises - writing folio
When does the internal assessment happen?
Throughout course, at end of every unit of work
Talk and Listening: Oct AVU: Dec Creation & Production: written-March Critical Essay: May
Teachers discretion-ideally finished by Dec 19th
Methods of external Assessment
None N/A 2 x exam papers-1 hour & 1.5 hours 2 pieces-writing folio:
Creative
Discursive
What does the added value entail?
N/A Students choose a topic from suggested options: the essential element is how two different sources deploy language effectively in response to a related topic
Literacy award based on final exam
When is the added value unit done?
n/a An independent project-topic is discussed
As part of the exam
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Engineering Craft Skills Curriculum Area: Technologies
Level
Course: Engineering Science
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
N/A 100% internal 60% External 40% Internal
Methods of internal assessment
N/A Portfolio of material collated throughout the course. Class tests, practical exercises, project work, presentations etc
Portfolio of material collated throughout the course. Class tests, practical exercises, project work, presentations etc
When does the internal assessment happen?
N/A Throughout the course
Throughout the course
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Exam
What does the added value entail?
N/A AV Problem solving project
AV Problem solving project
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Jan/Feb (tbc) Jan/Feb (tbc)
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Geography Curriculum Area: Modern Studies
Level
Course: Gegraphy
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% Internal 100% Internal 3 Internal Assessments (physical Environments, Human Environments and Global Issues All LOs need to be passed External Exam and AVU Assessment
Methods of internal assessment
Written Written Written
When does the internal assessment happen?
-November -February -April
-November -February -April
-November -February -April
Methods of external Assessment
None None Written and AVU Assessments
What does the added value entail?
None AVU Research Enquiry Can be fieldwork or map based. Secondary Sources-Extracting information from websites, newspaper articles and textbooks
AVU Research Enquiry AVU Separate Assessment based on their AVU research for SQA to mark
When is the added value unit done?
December December December
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Graphic Communication Curriculum Area: Technologies
Level
Course: Graphic Communication
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
N/A 100% internal 50% External 50% Internal
Methods of internal assessment
N/A Portfolio of material collated throughout the course. Class tests, practical exercises, project work, presentations etc
Portfolio of material collated throughout the course. Class tests, practical exercises, project work, presentations etc
When does the internal assessment happen?
N/A Throughout the course
Throughout the course
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Exam
What does the added value entail?
N/A Graphic assignment
Graphic assignment
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Jan/Feb (tbc) Jan/Feb (tbc)
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Health & Food Technology Curriculum Area: Technologies
Level
Course: Health and Food Technology
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% internal 100% internal 50% assignment 50% external exam
Methods of internal assessment
Unit by unit assessment
Unit by unit assessment
Unit by unit assessment
When does the internal assessment happen?
End of each unit End of each unit End of each unit
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Question Paper Completion of a product development assignment set by SQA on their pro forma
What does the added value entail?
N/A Design and Make Brief
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
N/A 3RD March 2014 N/A
S4 in core RMPS are completing a stand-alone unit during core time which involves writing an essay.
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History Curriculum Area: Modern studies
Level
Course: History
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% internal 100% internal Question paper = 60 marks Assignment = 20 marks Total = 80 marks (both externally marked)
Methods of internal assessment
Unit assessment Unit assessment Unit Assessments & Prelim
When does the internal assessment happen?
End of unit End of unit For each of the units: Prelim – Feb 2014
Methods of external Assessment
None None Question Paper under exam conditions Assignment written up under exam conditions
What does the added value entail?
Choosing an essay title and producing a piece of written work
Choosing an essay title and producing a piece of written work
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
By 13th December
By 13th December Spring 2014
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Maths Curriculum Area: Maths
Level
Course: Maths
Nat 4 Lifeskills
Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% internal 100% internal 100% Exam Paper 1/2
Methods of internal assessment
NABS 3 Units + Value added
NABS 3 Units + Value added
NABS 3 units
When does the internal assessment happen?
Sept Nov/Dec Feb/March
Sept Nov/Dec Feb/March
Sept Nov/Dec Feb/March
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Final SQA Exam May 2014
What does the added value entail?
SQA 60 mins exam 20 mins paper 1 40 mins paper 2
SQA 60 mins exam 20 mins paper 1 40 mins paper 2
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
Feb/March
Feb/March
N/A
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Modern Languages Curriculum Area: Modern Languages
Level
Course: Modern Languages
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
Methods of internal assessment
- 2 reading - 2 listening - 2 writing - 2 talking
- 1 reading - 1 listening - 1 writing - 1 talking
When does the internal assessment happen?
On-going (completed over the year)
On-going (completed over the year)
Methods of external Assessment
N/A - Reading - Listening - Writing - Talking
What does the added value entail?
Research a topic and then prepare a presentation on the chosen topic Student to answer 4 questions on this subject from teacher
External exam
When is the added value unit done?
Before Oct
End of course
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Modern Studies Curriculum Area: Modern Studies
Level
Course: Modern Studies
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
3 Internal : - Social Issues - Political Issues - International Issues
3 Internal : - Social Issues - Political Issues - International
Issues
3 Internal: - Social Issues - Political Issues - International Issues AVU-Assignment: marked externally by SQA (25%) External exam (75%)
Methods of internal assessment
Verbal / Written or another dependent on the student
Written Written
When does the internal assessment happen?
November February April
November February April
November February April
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Written paper : (60 marks – 75%) AVU Assignment: (20 marks – 25% )
What does the added value entail?
N/A Research, selecting, collecting and presenting information. Evidence of one skill from three: Conclusion/Bias/Selectivity must be included
Assignment- written structured report based on research conducted from their N4 AVU
When is the added value unit done?
N/A December
December
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Music Curriculum Area: Performing Arts
Level
Course: Music
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% internal
100% internal 100% external
Methods of internal assessment
*Composing – written composition and completed exercise *Understanding (Listening) – written tests at end of unit and written exercise combining listening and composing *Performing – written log, recordings every 6 weeks (alternating between both instruments), and final recording in January
*Composing – written composition and completed exercise *Understanding (Listening) – written tests at end of unit and written exercise combining listening and composing *Performing – written log, recordings every 6 weeks (alternating between both instruments), and final recording in January
*Composing – written composition and completed exercise *Understanding (Listening) – written tests at end of unit and written exercise combining listening and composing *Performing – written log, recordings every 6 weeks (alternating between both instruments), and final recording in January
When does the internal assessment happen?
*Initial composition deadline mid-December, final deadline February *Understanding Music (Listening) - June, Sept, Nov, Dec, Jan *Performing – every 6 weeks and final recordings in January
*Initial composition deadline mid-December, final deadline February *Understanding Music (Listening) - June, Sept, Nov, Dec, Jan *Performing – every 6 weeks and final recordings in January
*Initial composition deadline mid-December, final deadline February *Understanding Music (Listening) - June, Sept, Nov, Dec, Jan *Performing – every 6 weeks and final recordings in January
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A * Understanding Music (Listening) Paper 40% * Performing on two instruments for a total of 8 minutes 60% (30% each)
What does the added value entail?
N/A * Performing – recordings of both instruments for a total of 8 minutes.
N/A
When is the added value unit done?
N/A * At the end of the course.
N/A
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P.E. Curriculum Area: PE
Level
Course: PE
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
100% Internal 100% Internal 60% Performance 40% Portfolio
Methods of internal assessment
Performance Performance - Performance - Performance assessment
When does the internal assessment happen?
On-going for both units On-going for Performance Unit End of year for Performance
By April
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A Written Portfolio
What does the added value entail?
N/A One off special performance
Writing a portfolio One off special performance
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Pass/Fail Only
By April Pass/Fail Only
By April 60% Performance 40% Portfolio NOTE – No exam A-D grades
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Physics Curricular Area: Science
Level
Course: Physics
NAT 3
NAT 4
NAT 5
Break-down % - 100% internal - No external assessment Units: 1. Physics Waves & Radiation 2. Dynamics & Space 3. Electricity & Energy
- 100% internal
- No external
assessment
Units: 1. Physics Waves & Radiation 2. Dynamics & Space 3. Electricity & Energy
- Internal unit assessments - 20% assignment-external - 80% exam- external Units: 1. Physics Waves & Radiation 2. Dynamics & Space 3. Electricity & Energy
Methods of internal assessment
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments -Added Value Unit
- Portfolio - Combined - Unit by unit - Research task - Practical Investigation - 3 unit assessments
When does this happen
On-going throughout the year
On-going throughout the year
On-going throughout the year
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A - 20% assignment - 80% exam - external
What does the added value entail?
N/A N/A N/A
When is the added value unit done?
On-going On-going On-going
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Woodworking Craft & Skills Curriculum Area: Technologies
Level
Course: Woodworking Craft Skills
Nat 3 Nat 4 Nat 5
Break-down % (between internal and external assessment)
N/A 100% Internal 100% Internal
Methods of internal assessment
Practical activity, aural responses, written log sheets etc
Practical activity, aural responses, written log sheets etc
Practical activity (involves making three models from wood)
Final project (making a model)
When does the internal assessment happen?
On-going throughout course
On-going throughout course
On-going throughout course
Methods of external Assessment
N/A N/A N/A
What does the added value entail?
N/A Practical activity Practical activity
When is the added value unit done?
N/A Jan - March Jan - March