National 5 physics
course changes For all three of the Sciences, the internal SQA assessment has been removed at National 5 level. All National 5 sciences have an assignment to complete write up under open book exam conditions with a set time limit - new marked externally at SQA Final exam
assessment structure
National 5 assignment Pupils must use a practical experiment to generate data to use in their assignment report. Candidate guide Exemplars
National 5 exam Exam length has increased to 2 ½ hours Prelim will have the same format Question paper has two sections: Section 1 – 25 multiple choice Section 2 – 75 extended response questions
How to support your child Ensure all homework is attempted and submitted on time Encourage attendance at Supported Study – MONDAY at lunchtime with Mr Reilly in Science 9 Past Paper practice Textbooks Useful websites evans2chemweb BBC Bitesize SQA Edmodo