SQA and Assessments
Course Assessments 2022/23
In addition to examinations and prelims all young people complete a range of other class-based assessments. We have summarised these into an overview document organised by course.
- Download the National Courses Assessments Overview 2022/23
Examinations 2022/23...
SQA have published next year's summer diet of examinations which start on Monday 24th April 2023.
They have also published a booklet called 'Your National Qualifications 2022-23' that explains national qualifications and examinations this year.
They have also published a booklet called 'Your National Qualifications 2022-23' that explains national qualifications and examinations this year.
Prelims 2022/23...
In-school prelim assessments will be held in December for all National 5 courses and in January 2023 for all Higher and Advanced HIgher courses.
Prelim assessments will be held mainly during timetabled classes with English and Maths being held in examination halls to give pupils some exam setting experience.
*** Please note - prelims due to be held Wednesday 25th January have now moved to Monday 30th January due to industrial action ***
During the prelim assessment weeks, although there is no study leave, you will be able to study for your assessments during class time. You must report to class as normal and remain there at all times so please bring revision materials with you.
*There may be a couple of instances of two exams taking place at the same time. Where this happens we will speak with you and put alternative arrangements in place.
*** Please alse note that teaching unions have announced planned indsutrial action on Wednesday 25th January. If this happens then Higher and Advanced Higher prelim assessments that day will be moved to Monday 30th January ***
Prelim assessments will be held mainly during timetabled classes with English and Maths being held in examination halls to give pupils some exam setting experience.
- Download the S4, 5 and 6 National 5 Prelim Assessmentsprelims2022_23_timetable_final.pdf timetable
- Download the Higher and Advanced Higher Prelims Assessments timetable*
*** Please note - prelims due to be held Wednesday 25th January have now moved to Monday 30th January due to industrial action ***
During the prelim assessment weeks, although there is no study leave, you will be able to study for your assessments during class time. You must report to class as normal and remain there at all times so please bring revision materials with you.
*There may be a couple of instances of two exams taking place at the same time. Where this happens we will speak with you and put alternative arrangements in place.
*** Please alse note that teaching unions have announced planned indsutrial action on Wednesday 25th January. If this happens then Higher and Advanced Higher prelim assessments that day will be moved to Monday 30th January ***
Course Modifications 2022/23...
SQA have also announced that the modifcations to courses put in place last year following on from exam cancellations due to the pandemic will remain in place for 2022/23.
Details here https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/101508.html
Details here https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/101508.html
Useful links...
Here are some links to other useful content relating to SQA...
- Learner apps e.g. MySQA - https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/1439.html
- Past Papers and Marking Instructions - https://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm
School SQA Contact...
Mr N A McLean SQA Coordinator - Marr.Mail@south-ayrshire.gov.uk
This page last updated Friday 7 October 2022.
This page last updated Friday 7 October 2022.
