Pupils are taught in ability groupings through a variety of methodologies. In most lessons pupils will experience whole class teaching, group work, discussion and individual work. We encourage pupils to be as active in their learning as possible at Higher to achieve their highest potential.

Unit assessment  

Performance-Spoken Language  

In this assessment candidates have to do at least one of the following spoken language activities: 

• • Take part in a group discussion, or discussion-based activity, to which they contribute relevant ideas, opinions, or information, using detailed language. Candidates must take account of the contributions of others and stay focused on the topic or task. 

  • Prepare and present a presentation. The presentation must be detailed in content, and must be structured in a clear and relevant way. Candidates must answer questions from the audience at some point in the presentation. 

Throughout the course the teacher and the pupil will record individual performance, noting areas for individual consolidation or improvement, and to assist teachers in calibrating estimate grades for the Scottish Qualification Authority.  

Final Assessment: 

Folio of Writing: 1x Persuasive/ Discursive; 1x Imaginative or Personal Reflective - (30%) 

Final External SQA Exam:  

• • Paper 1 - Close Reading of non-fiction text (2 in exam) - (30%) 

  • Paper 2 - 1 Textual Analysis of set Scottish Text - (20%)

  • & 1 Critical Essay - (20%) 

The following resources are very useful for this course: 

• Access to a home computer and printer 

• Access to a range of quality texts and / or newspapers

• BBCBitesize and educationscotland websites 

• Scholar website