Pictured are Kingussie pupils, and Computing teacher Steve Bailey Young. Learners undertaking Higher, and Advanced Higher Computing Science at Kingussie High School are taking SQA’s National Progression Award (NPA) in Computer Games Development as part of their studies in their senior phase at school. National Progression Awards are available in a variety of sectors. They’re aimed at assessing a defined set of skills and knowledge in specialist vocational areas. They also link to National Occupational Standards, which are the basis…
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In this blog, Shona Struthers, Chief Executive of Colleges Scotland, shares what colleges across the country have to offer.
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Many young people across Scotland have now received their results and have been awarded SQA qualifications that they’ve worked hard to attain. This blog outlines what this means for Scotland’s employers, including the qualifications that you may see in job applications and CVs, and how they could benefit your workforce.
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This blog gives an overview of what to expect on Results Day, and answers questions about what options are available to you once you receive your results.
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How are exams and coursework marked and graded? How do grades awarded this year compare with grades awarded in previous years? How does SQA ensure grades are applied consistently, and fairly?
Martyn Ware, Director of Policy, Analysis, and Standards at SQA explains what happens once learners have completed their exams and coursework.
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