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Exam and Revision
Information
National 5
Higher
Advanced Higher
2019
Index:
Study Timetable 2
Art and Design 3
Biology 4
Business Management 5
Chemistry 6
Dance 7
Drama 7
English 8
French 9
Gaelic (Learners) 11
Gàidhlig 12
Geography 13
Graphic Communication 14
History 15
Hospitality: Practical Cookery 16
Human Biology 17
Maths 18
Modern Studies 20
Music 21
Physics 22
Physical Education 23
Practical Woodwork 23
Psychology (College) 24
Exam and Revision Information Page 1
We want you to do the very best you can be in your SQA exams and this booklet is aimed
to give you as much help as possible. If you need any more help then please see your
subject teachers and your Pupil Support Teacher.
We are all here to help you “be all you can be”!
Below is the Study Revision Timetable.
Miss C MacDonald, Headteacher
DAY SUBJECT DAY SUBJECT
Drama (by arrangement) Art
English N5/H Chemistry
(by arrangement) Drama (by arrangement)
Maths Wednesday after English (Mrs Lamont)
Monday Lunchtime
PE (by arrangement) school French – National 5
Modern Studies (by arrangement)
Music
PE (by arrangement)
Drama (by arrangement)
Drama (by arrangement) English N5/H
English N5 (by arrangement)
(by arrangement) Thursday Lunchtime French
Monday after school Modern Studies (by Graph Communication
arrangement) N5/H (by arrangement)
Music History
PE (by arrangement) Maths
Art
Biology (Mrs Hendry)
Drama (by arrangement) Chemistry (by arrangement)
English N5/H Drama (by arrangement)
(by arrangement) English (Mr Coles)
Graph Communication English H (Mrs Fuge)
N5/H (by arrangement) Thursday after English H (Mrs Mackenzie)
Tuesday Lunchtime
Maths - H school Gaelic/Gàidhlig
Geography
History
N5 Applications of Maths
N5 Maths
Modern Studies (by arrangement)
Art
Drama (by arrangement)
English (Mr Coles)
English N5
Tuesday after school (Mrs Mackenzie)
Gaelic/Gàidhlig Physics by arrangement
History Nat 5
Maths – H
Modern Studies
Drama (by arrangement)
English N5/H
Wednesday
(by arrangement)
Lunchtime
Maths
PE (by arrangement)
Exam and Revision Information Page 2
Art and Design
Level Examination Date
National 5 and Higher Friday 24th May 2019
Important Deadlines: all units should be completed already.
Revision Guidance:
“How to Pass N5 Art” by Hodder Education
https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/Product/9781444187328.aspx
“How to Pass Higher Art” by Hodder Education
https://www.hoddereducation.co.uk/Product?Product=9781471862458
Past papers
SQA Higher
http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Art+and+Design
&level=NH
SQA National 5
http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Art+and+Design
&level=N5
Supplementary Literature:
Notes on artists and designers are available from the department.
Powerpoints on a range of artists and designers are also available.
Notes and assignments are also available on Google Classroom.
Websites:
www.scran.ac.uk - a good source of images and Art/Design questions
(available in school).
www.exploreart.co.uk - a great source of Scottish paintings, short biographies
and art glossary.
www.sqa.org.uk
Exam and Revision Information Page 3
Biology
Level Examination Date
National 5 and Tuesday 30th April 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Don’t leave revision too late – start NOW!
Make a revision timetable. You have three units to revise. Be
realistic about how long you can spend on each topic between
now and April and tick off each topic on the list when you have
done it.
Use the learning outcomes for each topic to focus your revision
on what is really important. Use the textbook to find any facts
you are not sure of.
Make up your own revision notes: facts, mind maps etc.
Use the Bitesize website to test yourself a section at a time.
Make a note of things you have difficulty with.
Try past exam questions on the topic you are studying. Check
the answers and get help if you need it.
Above all come and ask for help if you don’t understand anything.
Supplementary Literature:
Official SQA Past papers will help you prepare for the National 5
exam. You can find these on line.
BrightRed Study Guide, National 5 Biology
‘How to Pass National 5 Biology’ published by Hodder Gibson
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zync87h
www.sqa.org.uk./pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm
Exam and Revision Information Page 4
Business Management
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Thursday 16th May 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Read through your notes and try as many practice questions as you can.
You are aiming to complete a paper without looking at your notes BUT if you
have to at first, then this is still revising!
If a question asks you to Describe, a few words for an answer is not enough.
Remember with a Compare question, work through one point at a time.
Answer the question asked - look for the command word!
Give examples from the real world whenever possible.
You have three textbooks – use them for reading and practice questions.
Supplementary Literature:
Hodder and Gibson Success Guide.
Hodder and Gibson Practice Papers.
Leckie and Leckie Success Guide.
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize - gives links to useful clips and notes.
www.sqa.org.uk - look at the old Higher past papers for questions with the
command words used in the new Higher.
www.tutor2u.net/blog/index.php/business-studies - there are many resources
on this site including PowerPoint presentations.
If you use a search engine you will find many resources – remember most of
these are aimed at real businesses and so they may use jargon. If you are not
sure what something means, ASK!
Exam and Revision Information Page 5
Chemistry
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Friday 10th May 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Reading the textbook and notes is not enough on its own. When you do
read through a topic, summarise the notes and do questions on the topic.
Do this regularly – one or two topics a week (minimum) throughout March
and April.
Concentrate on the questions you get wrong or find difficult. Work on these
until you understand the problems or bring them in to your teacher.
Similar multiple choice questions have a tendency to be repeated from year
to year. Practise as many as you can.
Are you spending as much time revising your Chemistry as you are on any
other subject? You should be!
You should be aiming to spend at least two hours a week on Chemistry
revision.
Supplementary Literature:
Your most important documents, apart from your textbook, are the official SQA
arrangements, Learning Outcomes and the list of key areas. Make sure that
you have revised each section and understood the Chemistry involved. You
will also get unit summaries.
The school can lend you official SQA past papers (very important in the last
two months of the course) and a variety of revision guides on any specific part
of the courses which you can identify as causing problems – ask your teacher.
Websites:
BBC Bitesize (Scotland)
Evans2Chemweb
SQA (Past Papers and Specimen Paper)
Scholar (Higher)
New chemistry teaching resources (past papers, questions, notes)
One word of warning…
If you want to revise online, revise. Don’t try to use social media sites at the
same time or you’ll be wasting your time!
Exam and Revision Information Page 6
Dance
Level Examination Date
National 5 Monday 20th May 2019
Practical exam will be in March 2019 – exact date to be confirmed
Drama
Level Examination Date
National 5 and Higher Thursday 23rd May 2019
Important Deadlines:
Practical Performance Exam: all performance exams will be in March.
National 5: 12th March.
Higher/Advanced Higher: 28th March 2019
Revision Guidance:
Attendance at after school or lunchtime rehearsals until practical exam is
over. Then at after school theory sessions until the exam.
Revision questions will be given on a regular basis in class and for
homework.
Practise responses over and over.
Submit practice answers for marking then read teacher comments and use
these to improve answers.
Full attendance in school.
Learn lines for performance exam – unless you can work without the script
it will be hard to rehearse fully.
Supplementary Literature:
Practice papers on SQA website.
Google Classroom – please see your page for updates and current
information/revision help.
Websites:
Bitesize Drama for terminology.
Google for research purposes regarding costume/design/staging ideas.
National Theatre website: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
Other theatre websites.
Exam and Revision Information Page 7
English
Level Examination Date
Higher and Advanced Higher Wednesday 8th May 2019
National 5 Thursday 9th May 2019
Important Deadlines (all levels): pupils will have undertaken any Internally
Assessed Units prior to the Easter break.
However, any outstanding units need to be completed before the end of May.
The Exams
The exams at all levels will be exactly as the pupils experience in their prelim.
Revision Guidance
The most important revision tactic is to read as much as possible!
The Reading for Understanding, Analysis and Evaluation passages tend to
be extracts from broadsheet newspapers and literary fiction, therefore it is a
very good idea to read as much of this type of writing as possible.
Practice and timing are equally important! Past papers are available
through the English Department or can be purchased, complete with
answers, through most good bookstores.
Study and revision classes run at lunchtimes and/or after school and of
course, pupils can approach their English teacher with regard to anything
they are unsure of or worried about.
Don’t leave it until the last minute! Do a little and often.
Remember, the more prepared you are, the more confident you will be on
the day of the exam!
Supplementary Literature:
Leckie and Leckie Past Papers.
Hodder Gibson Practice Papers.
Waterstones have a good reference selection.
The Amazon website is useful.
Revision resources also available on Google
Classroom.
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/
www.sqa.org.uk
www.scholar.hw.ac.uk
If you have any other concerns or questions, please contact the English
Department at the high school:
01478 614810
www.portreehigh.highland.sch.uk
Exam and Revision Information Page 8
French
Level Examination Date
National 5 and Higher Tuesday 14th May 2019
Important Deadlines:
Writing Assignment and Talking Performance exams for both levels are to be
completed by the Easter holidays.
The Exams
The exams at both levels will be exactly as the pupils experience in their
prelim. In addition, Talking Performance exams will take place during class
time with their teacher.
Revision Guidance:
Complete CFE Higher Reading booklets (Society, Learning,
Employability and Culture) for further Reading/Translation practice.
Revise key vocabulary for each topic covered.
Keep checking Google Classroom for extra resources/activities.
Use all additional grammar material issued in class for revision of
tenses, in particular.
Complete as many past exam papers as you can - even old Higher or
Standard Grade Credit/Intermediate 2 (N5 equivalent) papers – which
are available free of charge on SQA website. Watch your timings!
Prepare as much material as possible for the Writing exams – you can
easily learn the majority by heart and adapt to suit the scenarios.
Log on to BBC Bitesize and BrightRed Books on line.
Log on to Scholar for exercises in all four skills and for useful revision
tips.
Don’t leave it all until last minute! Little and often works best.
Supplementary Literature
(most available on Amazon, some in kindle format):
CfE BrightRed Study Guides (see also BrightRed Publishing)
Higher French Course Notes by Leckie & Leckie with CD - some
outdated information on assessment but still provides relevant
material/listening practice
Leckie & Leckie Practice Papers for SQA exams
How to Pass Higher French (second edition- 2019) by Douglas Angus
CFE Higher/N5 French Success Guide by Leckie & Leckie
Exam and Revision Information Page 9Websites: https://www.brightredbooks.net/subjects/ https://scholar.hw.ac.uk www.bbc.co.uk/languages/French www.lepointdufle.net www.linguascope.com https://education.gov.scot/improvement/learning-resources/French%20N4 If you have any other concerns or questions, please contact the French Department at the high school: 01478 614810 www.portreehigh.highland.sch.uk Exam and Revision Information Page 10
Gaelic (Learners)
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Friday 17th May 2019
Advanced Higher
Important Deadlines:
Final Talk Assessments: National 5: 14/15th March 2019
Higher: 18th March 2019
Revision Guidance:
Carefully revise course vocabulary and practise your writing techniques.
Redraft class writing pieces until they represent your best work and try
to reproduce that quality in your exam.
Prepare thoroughly for Talk assessment. A good Talk grade can make
all the difference to your overall performance. You will receive guidance
from your teacher.
Work through past papers to improve your timing and exam technique.
Get every mark you can!
Supplementary Literature:
Revision booklets available from the department.
Specimen and Past papers at National 5 and Higher are available at
www.sqa.org.uk published with extended marking schemes.
Department issued support material - Writing pack.
Websites:
www.sqa.org.uk
www.scholar.hw.ac.uk – pupils have their own login details
There are other useful pages on the BBC site:
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/higher/gaelic
For further links go to: www.learngaelic.net – try using the dictionary facilities
on line – Stòr-Dàta Briathrachais Gàidhlig
Exam and Revision Information Page 11Gàidhlig
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Monday 29th April 2019
Advanced Higher
Important Deadlines:
Writing Assignment: 9th March 2019
Advanced Higher Talk Assessments: 18th March 2019
Revision Guidance:
Plan carefully for writing assignment.
Prepare thoroughly for Talk assessment. This represents 30% of your
overall grade. You will receive guidance from your teacher.
Work through past papers to improve your timing and exam technique.
Get every mark you can!
Redraft writing pieces until they represent your best work. Reproduce
that quality in your exam.
Supplementary literature:
Revision notes on Literature and practice exam questions are available on
Google Classroom.
Specimen and Past papers at National 5 and Higher are available at
www.sqa.org.uk published with extended marking schemes.
Writing and literature pack.
Websites:
www.stòrlann.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/alba/foghlam
www.sqa.org.uk
Exam and Revision Information Page 12Geography
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Tuesday 28th May 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Make a revision timetable and ensure you stick to it.
Refer to individual topic outlines given out in class.
Make use of exemplar answers.
Learn key points / terminology in all topics.
Be active in your revision:
Condense notes / create mind maps.
Practise with past papers under exam conditions.
Ask staff for help and advice.
Ask staff to mark past papers and give you feedback.
Use BBC bitesize website.
How to Pass and BrightRed revision guides available for loan.
Supported study sessions available on Thursdays 3.30 – 5.00pm.
Supplementary Literature:
How to Pass Higher / N5 Geography. (Hodder Gibson)
BrightRed Study Guide – N5/Higher (BrightRed)
N5 Geography / Higher – Practice Papers. (Leckie and Leckie)
SQA Past Papers and Marking Instructions. (On SQA website)
Websites:
www.georesource.co.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/education
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/geography/video
www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers
www.coolgeography.co.uk
Exam and Revision Information Page 13Graphic Communication
Level Examination Date
National 5 and Higher Tuesday 21st May 2019
Important Deadlines: Higher to be completed by: 6th March 2019
National 5 to be completed by: 6th March 2019
Revision Guidance:
This is a practical subject where pupils require specialised equipment or
software to complete coursework. Revision can be done using Google
Classroom and the revision guide.
There are various materials already on Google Classroom and material and
questions which are regularly added. The expectation is that pupils complete
the different tasks as guided by their teacher. The feedback will help build
confidence and allow pupils to be aware of their progress and/or areas they
need to revisit. Pupils should avoid missing lessons until the deadline as this
could hinder the completion of their final assignment which could result in a
lower grade than expected.
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard
Exam and Revision Information Page 14History
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Monday 13th May 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Make a revision timetable and ensure you stick to it.
Be active in your revision by carefully condensing notes.
Practise your exam skills with past papers under exam conditions.
Use the How to Pass books for guidance.
Use of exemplar answers.
Learn the key points of all topics.
Ask your teacher for help and advice.
Revision tutorial offered during pre-arranged lunchtimes/after school.
Supplementary Literature:
Revision worksheets and notes.
SQA past papers and marking instructions.
How to Pass National 5 textbook.
How to Pass Higher textbook.
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/hist
www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers
www.ltscotland.org.uk/higherscottishhistory/index.asp
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/Nat5/history/
www.schoolhistory.co.uk/diagrams/
www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/3309.html
Exam and Revision Information Page 15Hospitality: Practical Cookery
Level Examination Date
National 5 Thursday 2nd May 2019
Revision Guidance:
Practical Exam:
Practice skills as often as possible.
Written Exam:
Revise information from workbook.
Use revision sheets.
Work through revision booklet.
Work through sample questions.
Exam and Revision Information Page 16Human Biology
Level Examination Date
Higher Tuesday 30th April 2019
Revision Guidance:
Don’t leave revision too late – if you haven’t already done so, start NOW!
Make a revision timetable. You have four topics to revise. Be realistic
about how long you can spend on each topic between now and May and
tick off each chapter on the list when you have done it.
Use the learning outcomes for each topic to focus your revision on what
is really important. Use the textbook or monograph to find any facts you
are not sure of.
Make up your own revision notes: facts, mind maps, etc.
Use the websites below to test yourself a section at a time. Make a note
of things you have difficulty with.
Try past exam questions on the topic you are studying. Check the
answers and get help if you need it.
Above all come and ask for help if you don’t understand anything.
Supplementary Literature:
Official SQA past papers, available.
How to Pass Higher Human Biology.
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/higher
http://scholar.hw.ac.uk/courses/html
www.sparknotes.com/biology
www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm
Exam and Revision Information Page 17Maths
Level Examination Date
National 5 Applications of Maths Thursday 2nd May 2019
National 5 Maths Friday 3rd May 2019
Higher/Advanced Higher Maths Thursday 2nd May 2019
Revision Guidance:
Don’t delay - if you haven’t already done so, START NOW!
Be organised - make a revision timetable and stick to it.
Don’t just read notes - work through examples from past papers.
Get help - attend supported study session groups.
Be prepared - have all the correct equipment for your exam.
Be disciplined - use your exam study time effectively.
Additional Materials:
Buy a set of past papers / specimen papers.
Use the free past papers from the SQA website – see below.
Subscribe to national5.co.uk (great without subscribing but for £10 it really is a
fantastic resource)
Websites:
Your Google Classroom
www.national5maths.co.uk
www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers
www.mathsrevision.com
www.mathsroom.co.uk
www.highlandlearning.org.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education
www.scholar.hw.ac.uk (Higher and Advanced Higher)
www.hsn.uk.net (Higher)
www.portreehighschoolmaths.weebly.com
Exam and Revision Information Page 18What we can do for you ……MATHS SUPPORTED STUDY
Tuesday after school
Higher Mr MacRae Room 9
Thursday after school
Applications of Maths Miss MacCallum Room 11
National 5 Mrs Murray Room 12
Lunch times
Monday Mr MacRae Room 9
Tuesday Miss Yoxon Room 10
Wednesday Miss MacCallum Room 11
Final Tip: don’t just practise until you get it right – practise till you never
get it wrong!
Exam and Revision Information Page 19Modern Studies
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Wednesday 1st May 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Make a revision timetable and ensure you stick to it.
Refer to the extensive ‘Tool Kit’ your teacher has given you.
Be active in your revision by carefully condensing notes and mind maps.
Practise with past papers under exam conditions.
Use the How to Pass books for guidance (although be aware of changes
such as the enquiry questions are each worth 10 marks).
Visit the SQA website, BBC Bitesize Modern Studies website and
Modernity Scotland website.
Attend revision tutorial after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Higher pupils should regularly visit PHS Mod Studs on Twitter.
National 5 pupils should regularly visit PHSNat45ModStuds.
Use exemplar answers.
Learn the key factors in all topics.
Watch the news to help build up your bank of relevant examples.
Websites:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/mod/studies
http://www.portreehigh.highland.sch.uk/ku-practice.html
http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers
https://twitter.com/
Exam and Revision Information Page 20Music
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and
Advanced Higher Friday 26th April 2019
Important Deadlines:
18th and 19th March 2019: Practical Exams – except Advanced Higher (usually
late April/May)
29nd March: Composition Folio and Coursework Evidence completed
Supplementary Literature:
How to Pass National 5 Music - by Joe McGowan
How to Pass Higher Music, Hodder and Gibson, with CD. (Ignore the section
on arranging as part of the composition unit. Some of the concepts in this
book are no longer relevant for the New Higher – so use your checklist
for clarification.)
Pupils will receive concepts lists and revision aids in class.
Websites:
http://wayback.archive-
it.org/1961/20160105002403/http:/www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nqmusic/ind
ex.asp
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/music/ http://trainer.thetamusic.com/en
http://mymusiconline.co.uk/
Exam and Revision Information Page 21Physics
Level Examination Date
National 5, Higher and Wednesday 15th May 2019
Advanced Higher
Revision Guidance:
Make a revision timetable. Use your notes, summaries, textbook and
websites to go over a section at a time – for about 20-30 minutes
Make up your own revision notes: facts, formulas, ‘Mind Maps’ etc.
Try questions you have done before and old exam questions. Check the
answers – get help if you keep getting them wrong. Come and ask for
help if you don’t understand anything
Revision exercises will be put on the blog site (see below)
Don’t leave revision too late – START NOW!!
For the exam:
Bring your scientific calculator – be sure you really know how to use it!
Have a ruler and protractor in case you need to do scale drawings – spare
pencils, rubber and pens too.
Take your time over the questions – read them carefully and have a think
about what you are being asked before you start to write anything. Stop and
go onto the next question if you are taking too long; you can come back to it
later.
Try to give clear explanations when asked for them; use a diagram if this
helps.
Supplementary Literature:
Leckie and Leckie past paper exam questions.
How to Pass National 5 Physics published by Hodder Gibson.
Physics Revision notes for Higher.
Websites:
www.hvlc.org.uk
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland.education/subjects/z6fsgk7
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/higher/physics
www.helpmyphysics.co.uk
www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers
Scholar website: http://courses.scholar.hw.ac.uk/vlr/scholar/login.jsp
www.mrmackenzie.co.uk
www.wattphysics.wordpress.com
Exam and Revision Information Page 22Physical Education
Level Examination Date
No final exam - Folio to be completed
National 5 Final ‘practical performance’ preparation
at lunchtime, after school, within local
clubs.
Higher Thursday 25th April 2019
Important Deadlines:
National 4 and National 5: all written work to be completed by Easter holidays.
Revision Guidance:
Textbook and course notes available to all pupils.
Additional revision notes.
Websites:
www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers - past papers and marking instructions for ‘new’
Higher.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/levels/z6gw2hv
Practical Woodwork
Level Examination Date
National 5 Friday 3rd May 2019
Important Deadlines: to be completed by 21st March 2019
Revision Guidance:
This is a practical subject where pupils require specialised equipment or
software to complete coursework. Revision for the exam is via classwork,
tasks on Google Classroom and the course textbook.
Pupils should avoid missing lessons until the deadline as this could hinder the
completion of their assignment which could result in a lower grade than
expected.
Websites:
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/
www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/standard
Exam and Revision Information Page 23Psychology (College Open Learning)
Level Examination Date
National 5 and Higher Wednesday 29th May 2019
See Tutor for other assessment dates.
Supplementary Literature:
Success Guide Higher Psychology by Leckie and Leckie
National 5 and CfE Higher Psychology – Student Book by Leckie and Leckie
CfE Higher Psychology by BrightRed Study Guide
Past Papers 2015-17 (all of which are on Exam Past Paper Classroom).
Exam Revision packs for each unit will be given before study leave.
Exam and Revision Information Page 24You can also read
