Please note: For the purposes of the following presentation, any reference to “All Levels or “From National 3 to Advanced Higher” does not include National 5 as of session 2017-18 and Higher from session 2018-19.

Overview of Unit Assessment

Unit Structure Two mandatory Units at all levels: Additional Understanding Language Unit Assignment (Added Value Unit - AVU) for National 4 level only Using Language Unit Specialist Study Unit (SSU) for Advanced Higher level only We can explain what these units are in the audio rather than on the slide

Unit Assessments Based on mandatory Outcomes and Assessment Standards Internally assessed but subject to Verification by SQA Unit Assessment Support Packs available but centres free to choose alternative methods of assessment Timing and sequencing of assessments to be decided by centres Normally one opportunity for reassessment

Unit Assessment Conditions – Talking and Writing tasks Candidate’s own work : centre responsibility Share requirements to meet Assessment Standards No time restrictions Candidates work independently with reasonable assistance Open book: Talking : task, prompts/notes for reference only Writing: task, bilingual dictionary and/or glossaries, reference materials. Not pre-drafted.

Unit Assessment Conditions – Reading and Listening tasks Candidate’s own work : centre’s responsibility Share requirements to meet Assessment Standards No time restrictions but undertake in one sitting Candidates work independently with reasonable assistance Open book: bilingual dictionary and/or glossaries