1. National Qualifications
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National Qualifications
Prelims: January 2018
Information for pupils
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2. Importance & Purpose of a ‘Prelim’
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Importance & Purpose of a ‘Prelim’
For Pupils/ Teachers/ Parents
Exam diet experience
An indicator of pupil progress against exam standards.
An indicator of likely success, or otherwise, in May SQA diet.
Next steps/strategies for learning and/or confirm or make recommendations to change SQA presentation levels.
help to inform progression routes for the following year.
For SQA
help to generate estimates for SQA
Post Result Service Queries
Evidence for Exceptional Circumstance Considerations
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3. Exam Timetable & Arrangements
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Exam Timetable & Arrangements
w/b Monday Overall prelim timetable issued
It is YOUR responsibility to check YOUR examination timetable
Maximum 2 Subjects in one day.
Check for coincidence exams.
S4 - Tuesday … S5/6 – Wednesday …
See Ms Stevenson for exam coincidences etc.
See Mr Millar for AAAs issues.
See Mr Wright for general exam enquiries/ concerns.
w/b Monday Individual prelim timetable issued
Check that all your subjects appear.
Check any additional assessment arrangements.
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4. Additional Assessment/ Exams (will not be on individual timetables)
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Additional Assessment/ Exams (will not be on individual timetables)
Hospitality: Practical Cookery
Tuesday – Preparation
Wednesday – Practical Prelim Exam
PE National 5
Wednesday – Q1 Portfolio
Music Practical Prelim Exams
Will take place out with the prelim exam diet – info from class teacher
Drama Practical Prelim Exams
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5. General Expectations during Prelims
Attend your usual timetabled classes.
Use of class time is determined by class teachers – can be used for internal assessment catch up, individual or small group support, revision for exams.
Check and know exact times and locations in advance
- “Daily Information Board”.
Be aware of additional assessment arrangements.
For some afternoon exams, you will be entitled to an early lunch at
If an exam finishes after morning break, return to class no later than 10 minutes after end of exam.
If you are ill or unable to come into school - contact the school office as early as possible.
School Closure (e.g. due to weather); exams will be re-scheduled.
School uniform should be worn at all times.

6. Exam Day Expectations …
Be outside the exam room 15 minutes in advance.
Be respectful of the invigilators & follow their instructions.
Be aware of rooming & seat numbers.
Be equipped; subject specific equipment.
Bags and jackets - placed carefully in locations highlighted by the invigilators
No phones or electronic/ smart devices
Only water in exam rooms – placed on the floor
Use only black or blue biro pen – no gel pens
Behave in a manner that allows you and your peers the opportunity to succeed.
Toilets – go before the start.
You must remain silent in the examination room until the end of the exam.

7. Prelim Action Planning …
Exam Study Tips
2:50 mins
Exam Stress
2:06 mins
4:00 mins

8. Study Tips … Small, short chunks of time; 30-45 mins.
Specific study times in a routine.
Create flash cards.
Create realistic focus goals
Teach others!
Practice, practice, practice.
Designated study space.
Avoid music.
Put your mobile phone away!

9. 24/02/2019
Good Luck!
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