Review of NPA Data Science
We’re going to undertake a review of NPA Data Science over the next few months. This will be a relatively minor review to address some of the feedback we’ve received about the qualification since it was first introduced in 2019. For example, teachers have told us that the units require too much evidence; we’ve also been told that the assessments could be improved.
SQA will work with Data Education in Schools to make the changes. But we’d be delighted to include a school and college representative if you’re interested.
The qualification has been successful (it grew by a third this year to almost 1,000 entries) so there won’t be big changes. But, we hope, these minor revisions will improve it and ensure that this vital subject continues to grow in Scottish schools and colleges.
The development will take place between July and December of this year. The revised qualification will be available from January 2024. The current version will continue to be certificated until it is withdrawn but there will be a period of overlap.
Please contact Megan to find out more.
