Social Subjects

National 3 - 5 and Higher Geography

COURSE STRUCTURE

UNITS OF STUDY

• • Physical Environments

  • Human Environments

  • Global Issues 

  • Skills - mapping, research

ASSESSMENT

• • N4 - This course is all internal assessed with no exam - pupils can gain a full award or unit passes.

    • Pupils must pass outcomes.

    • They must also complete an added value project to gain the full award.

• • N5 - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is worth 80 marks (80% of final grade) covering all of the key units of study

    • The assignment is worth 20 marks (20% of final grade) and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

• • HIGHER - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is split into papers 1 and 2 covering all of the key units of study.

      • Paper 1 - Physical and Human Environments  - 100 marks (46%)

      • Paper 2 - Global Issues and Application of Skills - 60 marks (27%)

    • The assignment is worth 30 marks (27% of final grade) and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • N3-5 - Levels 3-4 in S1-2 Geography from Social Subjects are needed

  • Higher 

    • An A-C grade in National 5 Geography OR

    • An A-B grade in any other Social Subject

    • An A-B grade in National 5 English

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• • Engage in discussions with your child about the weekly learning in class and what topics they are studying.

  • Ask pupils how they have done in any timed questions or assessments, details can be found on the school assessment calendar found on the website. Ask them about the feedback they have received in learning conversations and what their next steps are to progress in Geography.

  • Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class and to regularly get their class work marked to receive immediate feedback and next steps. 

USEFUL WEBSITES

• • • https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47446.html 

    • https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Geography&level=N5 

    • https://sites.google.com/ab-ed.org/mrtsimpsongeog/home?authuser=0 

    • https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/ 

    • https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/

    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/znbw2hv 

    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zmhs34j 

National 3-5, Higher and Advanced Higher History

UNITS OF STUDY

• • British, Scottish, European & World (National 5 & Higher)

  • Advanced Higher - Russia: From Tsarism to Stalinism, 1914-1984 

ASSESSMENT

• • N4 - This course is all internal assessed with no exam - pupils can gain a full award or unit passes.

    • Pupils must pass outcomes.

    • They must also complete an added value project to gain the full award,

• • N5 -  This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is worth 80 marks (80% of final grade) covering all of the key units of study

    • The assignment is worth 20 marks (20% of final grade) and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

• • HIGHER - The course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is split into two papers. 

      • The first is an essay paper worth 44 marks (40% of final grade) and covers the British and European and World units of study. 

      • The second is a source paper worth 36 marks (33% of final grade) and covers the Scottish unit of study.  

    • The assignment is worth 30 marks (27% of final grade) and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

• • ADVANCED HIGHER - The course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is worth 90 marks and covers all the key knowledge and skills covered throughout the year.

    • The dissertation is worth 50 marks and is an independent research project about our unit of study on a question chosen by the pupil. It is 4000 words long and is sent away to the SQA for external marking. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • N3-5 - Levels 3-4 in S1-2 History from Social Subjects 

  • Higher 

    • An A-C grade in National 5 History  OR

    • An A-B grade in any other Social Subject

    • An A-B grade in National 5 English

  • Advanced Higher

    • An A-B grade in Higher History

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• • Engage in discussions with your child about the weekly learning in class and what topics they are studying.

  • Ask pupils how they have done in any timed questions or assessments, details can be found on the school assessment calendar found on the website. Ask them about the feedback they have received in learning conversations and what their next steps are to progress in History.

  • Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class and to regularly get their class work marked to receive immediate feedback and next steps. 

USEFUL WEBSITES

• • https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/History

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z2phvcw

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxpfb9q

  • https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/

  • https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY

  • https://mrmarrhistory.wordpress.com/ 

National 3-5 and Higher Modern Studies

UNITS OF STUDY

• • N5 - Democracy in Scotland or Democracy in the UK , Crime and the law and World Power (USA)

  • Higher - Democracy in Scotland and the UK, Social Inequality, World Power (USA) or World Issue (Underdevelopment)

ASSESSMENT

• • N4 - This course is all internal assessed with no exam - pupils can gain a full award or unit passes.

    • Pupils must pass outcomes.

    • They must also complete an Added Value project to gain the full award.

  • N5 - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is worth 80 marks (80% of final grade) covering all of the key units of study

    • The assignment is worth 20 marks (20% of final grade) and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

  • HIGHER - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts.

    •  A final examination worth 70% of the grade, split over an essay paper and skills question paper

    • An assignment, carried out during the year, worth 30% of their grade. This is a pupil led task and will receive minimal input from the class teacher. Pupils are encouraged to choose their own topic and conduct research in and out of class time.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • N3-5 - Levels 3-4 in S1-2 Modern Studies from Social Subjects 

  • Higher 

    • An A-C grade in National 5 Modern Studies OR

    • An A-B grade in any other Social Subject

    • An A-B grade in National 5 English

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• • Encourage pupils to pay close attention to the news, either on TV or online to ensure they are aware of major events.

  • Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class and to regularly get their class work marked to receive immediate feedback and next steps. 

  • Make use out of past exam papers for personal revision- this will be marked by the class teacher. 

  • Ensure you are regularly checking for group calls as essential information and SQA deadlines will be communicated this way.

  • Encourage pupils to regularly check their google classrooms for reminders and general deadlines. 

USEFUL WEBSITES

• • https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/Modern_Studies

  • SQA Modern Studies Page (All levels)

  • https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxsnb9q

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztsvr82

Higher Politics

UNITS OF STUDY

• • Political theory 

  • Political Systems 

  • Political Parties and elections 

ASSESSMENT

• • HIGHER - This course is awarded in 2 parts: the final exam and the assignment. 

  • Exam Question paper 1:This question paper has three sections: Political theory, Political systems, and Political parties and elections (52 marks 1 hour 45 minutes)

  • Exam Question paper 2: This question paper assesses the skills of comparing and contrasting information and interpreting, synthesising and evaluating a wide range of electoral data. (28 marks 1 hour and 15 minutes)

  • Assignment: Candidates choose any political topic or question to research. (1 hour 30 minutes)

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • Higher 

    • An A-C grade in National 5 Modern Studies OR

    • An A-B grade in any other Social Subject

    • An A-B grade in National 5 English

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• • Encourage pupils to pay close attention to the news, either on TV or online to ensure they are aware of major events.

  • Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class and to regularly get their class work marked to receive immediate feedback and next steps. 

  • Make use out of past exam papers for personal revision- this will be marked by the class teacher. 

  • Ensure you are regularly checking for group calls as essential information and SQA deadlines will be communicated this way.

  • Encourage pupils to regularly check their google classrooms for reminders and general deadlines. 

USEFUL WEBSITES

• • https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47925.html

  • https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/Politics

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news

  • https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-rRc9OU-Crwf0U71fB5fOLhkbeD2F_pS

Religion, Beliefs and Values Level 3-5

UNITS OF STUDY

• •  Values in Action Unit

  • Investigating Religious Belief Unit 

ASSESSMENT

• • L3 /L4/L5/L6- Both units are needed to be complete to achieve full award- outcomes will be assessed throughout the year. 

  • Values in action: Pupils will also complete an independent activity, where they will be asked to reflect on and complete an assessed diary to meet these outcomes. 

  • Investigating Religious Belief: Pupils will complete an independent assessed research task which will reflect their L3/L4/L5/L6 outcomes. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • LEVEL 3-5 Any Social Subjects 

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• • Engage in discussion about pupils' activity and reflection process. 

  • Ask pupils how they have done in their assessment and what level they have achieved- pupils will be assessed at a choice from  National 3/4/5/6 level throughout their units to achieve the full award.

  • Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class or want deeper learning opportunities beyond what they have already learnt, particularly in relation to the Investigating Religious Belief Unit- independent study.

USEFUL WEBSITES

• • https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/57042.html

  • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zvs3d2p/revision/1 

  • https://hgsrs.wordpress.com/religion-and-morality/religious-attitudes-to-crime-and-punishment/the-causes-of-crime/

  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/abortion/ 

  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/abortion/legal/introduction_1.shtml 

  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/abortion/mother/for_1.shtml 

  • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zypykqt/revision/4 

  • http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aqa/origins/redshiftrev1.shtml 

  • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/z8gqpbk/revision/2 

  • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zqfgmnb/revision/1 

  • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zg3vxfr/revision/1 

  • https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/guides/zx7634j/revision/3 

  • https://www.huffingtonpost.com/david-l-wolper/genesis-and-science_b_500201.html 

National 3-5 and Higher RMPS

COURSE STRUCTURE

UNITS OF STUDY

• • HIGHER: 

    • World Religion- Islam

    • Morality- Justice and Morality 

    • RPQ- Origins 

  • NATIONAL 5

    • World Religion- Buddhism

    • Morality- Relationships

    • RPQ- Evil and suffering 

ASSESSMENT

• • N5 - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is worth 80 marks covering all of the key units of study

    • The assignment is worth 20 marks and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

  • HIGHER - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is split into papers 1 and 2 covering all of the key units of study.

      • Paper 1 - World Religions and Morality and Justice  - 60 marks-(55%)

      • Paper 2 - Religious and Philosophical Questions- Origins - 20 marks-(18%)

    • The assignment is worth 30 marks (27% of final grade) and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It will be assessed under exam conditions before it is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • N3-5 - Levels 3-4 in S1-2 RMPS  from Social Subjects are needed

  • Higher :

    • An A-C grade in National 5 RMPS OR

    • An A-C grade in any other Social Subject

    • An A-C grade in National 5 English

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• Discuss topics learned in class with pupils- all material covered is published on their Google classroom on a weekly basis. 

• Ask pupils how they have done in any timed questions or assessments,  details will be sent via groupcall as reminders and on google classroom on when they will take place. Ask them about the feedback they have received in learning conversations and what their next steps are to progress in RMPS.

• Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class and to regularly get their class work marked to receive immediate feedback and next steps. 

• Make use out of past exam papers for personal revision- this will be marked by the class teacher. 

USEFUL WEBSITES

• https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Religious+Moral+and+Philosophical+Studies&level=NH

• https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47911.html

• https://learningrmps.com/tag/higher/

• https://www.understandingstandards.org.uk/Subjects/RMPS

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z782fg8 

National 3-5 Sociology

UNITS OF STUDY

• • Human society

  • Culture and identity

  • Social issues

ASSESSMENT

• • N4 - This course is all internal assessed with no exam - pupils can gain a full award or unit passes.

    • Pupils must pass outcomes.

    • They must also complete an Added Value project to gain the full award.

  • N5 - This course is externally assessed in 2 parts

    • The exam is worth 70 marks covering all of the key units of study

    • The assignment is worth 30 marks and is a personal, pupil-led research project where their teacher can offer minimal support and guidance. It is sent away to SQA for external marking. 

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

• • N3-5 - Levels 3-4 in S1-2 from Social Subjects 

STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT AT HOME

• • Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class and to regularly get their class work marked to receive immediate feedback and next steps. 

  • Make use out of past exam papers for personal revision- this will be marked by the class teacher. 

  • Ensure you are regularly checking for group calls as essential information and SQA deadlines will be communicated this way.

  • Encourage pupils to regularly check their google classrooms for reminders and general deadlines. 

USEFUL WEBSITES

• • https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/SociologyCourseSpecN5.pdf

S4 RMPS

Topics

• World Religion- Buddhism and Added Value Unit - National 4 units.

How you can help

• Talk about topics such as Buddhism- who is the founder, the  nature of reality and of humans, Belief and Practices of Buddhism such as the Four Noble Truths, Three Marks of Existence, Samsara, the Eightfold Path, Life of the Buddha, Meditation and Puja.

• Ask pupils how they have done in their assessment, what level they have achieved and what their personal targets are to progress to the next level- pupils will be assessed at a National 3/ 4 level throughout their topics to achieve a National 4 full qualification.

• Encourage them to ask their teacher if they need help in class or want deeper learning opportunities beyond what they have already learnt, particularly in relation to the Added Value Unit- independent study.

USEFUL WEBSITES

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zmwxvcw 

• https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47420.html

• https://www.britannica.com/topic/Buddhism

• https://thebuddhistcentre.com/buddhism