2. Understanding Standards: Nominee Training Event
Economics
National 5-Advanced Higher
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3. Aims of the day
To support Nominees in their understanding of national standards by:
reviewing candidate evidence
discussing this evidence and associated Assessment Standards with colleagues
asking questions and seeking clarification about national standards

4. Verification – What have we learned?
: Only one round of verification in Economics (National 5) – mostly Economics of the Market submitted
: Only one round of verification in Economics (National 5/Higher) – mostly Economics of the Market submitted
Two rounds of verification in Economics
Round 1 (Higher/Advanced Higher) – very little candidate evidence provided
Round 2 – Targeted units – very few centres targeted

5. Assessment approaches
If using Unit Assessment Support Packs (UASPs) the most up-to-date versions should be used
First 3 columns of UASP are the same in every pack
The 4th column may be added to or changed by the centre – possibly if any other answers have been accepted OR if the centre has made minor changes to the UASP
Marks may be added (for centre use only) in the 4th column
Appropriate documentation should be used, eg flyleaf
Unit assessment checklists should be used to show pass/fail results for exact outcomes provided for verification (for whole sample)

6. Assessment approaches
Make clear reference to the unit and the title of UASP being used
Enclose copy of Unit Assessment and judging evidence table
If UASP has been adapted or if using own assessment, centre must submit a copy of assessment used
No pass/fail decisions should be made on a percentage pass mark
Evidence for part of a unit can be submitted as interim evidence, but this must be made clear in documentation

7. Assessment judgements
Assessment judgements must match the Judging Evidence Table of the assessment used
Marking should be clear and evidence of internal verification must be provided with a detailed description of how this has been done. Cross marking should be in a different colour and should be signed. Any differences should be discussed and a comment provided
Verbal re-assessment should be clearly documented, signed and dated by teacher and candidate
Be aware of minimum assessment standard – some candidates do more than this

8. Assessment approaches and judgements
All centres seem to be using SQA UASPs or ones that are slightly adapted.
The majority of centres have a clear understanding of the national standard. Specifically:
At Advanced Higher centres were fully aware of the requirements of the level, reflected in the quality of candidate responses that were accepted
At Higher, the majority of centres are fully aware of the requirements of the level, however some are still not fully aware of the complexity of responses required to meet the national standard.
At National 5, the majority of centres are fully aware of the requirements of the level, however some are still not fully aware of the types of responses required to meet the national standard.

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