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National Courses

Get insights into English National Courses, from Access 3 to Higher levels, covering exams, internal assessments, entry levels, progression, and commitment requirements. Prepare to excel and exceed expectations!

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National Courses

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  1. National Courses Course Outline: Access 3, Intermediate One, Two and Higher

  2. All levels • Each course is divided into two key areas: • The exam • Internal assessment • In order to sit the final examination, all internal assessments, or NABs, must be passed.

  3. Suggested Entry levels • 5/6 – Access 3 • 4/4– Int 1 • 3/3 – Int 2 • 2/1 – Higher • Senior school English is challenging. You MUST be prepared to work hard in order to make progress and succeed! • Your performance throughout the year will determine your final level of presentation. It IS possible to EXCEED expectations.

  4. Progress • The information below shows us how Standard Grade results have their equivalent grade in Higher Still • Standard Grade 3 2 1 • Intermediate 1 A n/a n/a • Intermediate 2 C C A • As you can see a 3 at Standard grade demands that you achieve a B at Int 2 to show development and progression

  5. Internal Assessment • Each pupil must pass: • A Textual Analysis • A Close Reading • A Writing folio – one piece of writing for Int 1and two for Int 2 and Higher

  6. The exam • At Access 3, there is no external examination. • Int 1: Close Reading 1 hour Critical essay (1) 45 min • Int 2: Close Reading 1 hour Critical essay (2) 1 hour 30 min • Higher Close Reading 1 hour 45 min Critical essay (2) 1 hour 30 min

  7. Commitment to the course will be demonstrated by: • Effort in class • Regular attendance • Meeting homework deadlines • Attendance for NABs

  8. Presentation Levels • Final confirmation of the level you will be presented at will be sent to the SQA in March • Your score in February’s Preliminary Exam will be of great consequence • Take your class teacher’s advice on which level you are most likely to pass at

  9. Show progression! • It is far better to pass an exam at a lower level than fail at a level that you had hoped to pass at • Should you fail an exam at one level in S5 then you should sit the exam at the lower level in S6 to secure a pass

  10. To find out more: • Visit the Scottish Qualifications Authority website at www.sqa.org.uk • Look at the material available on the bbc website at http://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/education/bitesize/higher/english • Speak to a sixth year pupil about the demands of the course.

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