National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
2021
Coursework
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework assessment task for National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies
July 2019 - RMPS Assignment Resource Sheet
September 2017 - RMPS Assignment Resource Sheet for Printing
September 2017 - Guidance on conditions of assessment
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (21/11/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Course Assessment (32 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (03/11/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2024 National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report November 2024
- 2023 National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report October 2023
- 2022 National 5 Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies course report October 2022