1. Researching Chemistry Unit
Assessing
Advanced Higher
Researching Chemistry Unit

2. Advanced Higher Researching Chemistry – Transfer of Evidence
If a candidate has passed Outcome 1 for the Researching Chemistry Unit this can be used as evidence of a pass for Outcome 1 in the standard Units.
An Outcome 1 pass for a standard Unit, however, cannot be used as evidence of a pass for Outcome 1 for the Researching Chemistry Unit.

3. Advanced Higher Researching Chemistry Unit
Assessment Standards
1.1
Gathering and recording information from sources
1.2
Planning/designing the practical investigation, including assessment of risk and safety measures
1.3
Carrying out the practical work safely, recording results/data appropriately
2.1
Making accurate statements and
giving clear descriptions/explanations

4. Advanced Higher Researching Chemistry Unit
The Researching Chemistry Unit is likely to be the research for the Advanced Higher project.
Candidates are not permitted to work in groups or to pool research or experimental data
Record of progress

5. Advanced Higher Researching Chemistry - Advice
Chemistry content
References
Plan
Safety
Results

6. Advanced Higher Researching Chemistry Unit
Assessment Standard
2.1
Making accurate statements and
giving clear descriptions/explanations
Test materials for the assessment of Outcome 2 are available on the SQA Secure website.