National Qualifications Exam Talks - 2018

My SQA Guidance SQA’s Main Website – http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41324.html

To Sign up to MySQA – https://www. mysqa. org

Your Exams 2018 SQA Link on website - https://www. sqa. org Your Exams 2018   SQA Link on website - https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/41619.html Version on website is currently 2017, but this should be updated shortly.

Bring with you to your Exam Your Scottish Candidate Number - Page 4 of the Your Exams Booklet SCN Card to be brought to all exams - If you do not have your SCN Number; this can be found on Student Portal or you can contact your Curriculum Quality Leader. Matriculation Card/Photographic ID to be brought to your exam

Conduct in the Exam Improper conduct and actions that cause a disturbance during an exam will be reported and penalties may be applied Examples Possession of prohibited items Pretending to be someone else. Disruptive behaviour Being rude, abusive, offensive or discriminatory Copying from another candidate Plagiarism (cheating)

Alternative Assessment Arrangements If you require additional support with an external exam and you haven’t yet been assessed, please visit Enabling Services as the deadline for submissions from the College is 20th April.

What am I allowed to take into my Exam?   Pen with blue/black ink (no gel pens) Pencils, if specified for your subject Non-programmable Calculators, if specified for your subject Protractors, if specified for your subject Rulers Dictionaries, only if specified or where there is an Alternative Assessment Arrangement in place; dictionaries should be supplied by the student and must be “clean” copies. For anyone who has this requirement further guidance can be given by the Quality Office

What I am not allowed in an Exam   Page 6 of the Your Exams Booklet Mobile Phones Smart Watches Digital Devices Notes Pencil Cases

During the Exam   Please take guidance from the invigilator on the day of the exam – Pages 6-7 will also give you an idea of what is expected of you during the exam.

After the Exam  Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service The Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service supports candidates who have been unable to attend an exam, or whose performance in the exam may have been affected by an incident beyond their control. This service is available for all exams that appear in the exam timetable.   Who is eligible for the service? Candidates are eligible for this service if they have: experienced a valid exceptional circumstance completed all other parts of the course had an estimated grade submitted by their centre Candidates that sit the exam are still eligible. We can only progress requests where alternative evidence of attainment is available.

After the Exam    Exceptional Circumstances Consideration Service Cont’d When must schools and colleges submit requests? Only schools and colleges can submit requests. We can’t accept requests from candidates or parents/carers. Due to the varied nature of exceptional circumstances, there is no set time-limit on how close it must be to the exam. Schools and colleges are aware that the effects of an exceptional circumstance can be long or short term. Requests can be made from 13 April 2018, where it is known that the candidate will be affected by an exceptional circumstance. The closing date for submitting a request is 10 working days after the exam for which the request is being made. 

After the Exam Post-results Services If a school or college has concerns about a candidate’s grade for National 5, Higher or Advanced Higher qualifications, they can request a clerical check or marking review.   Who is eligible for the service? Candidates are eligible if their final grade is based on materials marked by SQA. The final decision on whether to submit a Post-results Services request lies with the Head Teacher or Principal. We can’t accept requests from candidates or parents/carers. What is a clerical check? A clerical check makes sure that: all parts of the materials have been marked the marks given for each answer have been totalled correctly What is a marking review? A marking review makes sure that: the marking is in line with the national standard the correct result has been entered A priority marking review can be requested if the candidate requires a result to secure a conditional place at university or college.

After the Exam  Post-results Services Cont’d When must schools and colleges submit requests? The service opens on results day – 7 August 2018. Priority marking review requests must be submitted by 17 August 2018. Marking review and clerical check requests must be submitted by 28 August 2018.   How and when are results issued? Results for Post-results Services requests will be sent electronically to the school or college who submitted the request on the following dates: 27 August 2018 – for priority marking review results 28 September 2018 – for marking review and clerical check results Results for priority marking reviews will also be sent to the university or college contact provided at the time of the request. Any revised certificates will be posted to candidates at the end of November 2018. Revised results will also be updated on MySQA at the end of November 2018.

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