Recent SQA research
Generative Artificial Intelligence and Learners with Additional Support Needs: Literature Review
The literature review gives an overview of recently published primary research conducted into how artificial intelligence tools have been used to support learners with additional support needs.
- Generative Artificial Intelligence and Learners with Additional Support Needs: Literature Review
Published March 2025
National Standards Research Report
The report outlines findings on how practitioners, senior staff, and qualifications managers engage with and understand the National Standards in education.
- National Standards research report
Published July 2024
Approach to Assessment of Graded National Courses 2022
Thousands of learners and educators across Scotland took part in our evaluation of how National 5, Higher and Advanced Highers were awarded in 2022.
- Explore the 2022 evaluation reports
Published June 2023
Evaluation of the 2021 Alternative Certification Model
The 2021 Alternative Certification Model (ACM) was adopted to support learning, teaching and assessment following the cancellation of exams on public health grounds. Alongside academic partners we carried out research to find out how it worked in practice.
- Explore the 2021 ACM evaluation strands
Published September 2022
Education reform in Scotland - 2021
In 2021, we conducted two pieces of research to contribute towards the national discussion and evidence base around education reform in Scotland.
- Read the two research reports
Published March 2022
Appeals 2021
- Research into international comparators for UNCRC and appeals (470 KB)
- SQA appeals consultation analysis (686 KB)
Published January 2021
Employers and qualifications 2021
- Research with users of qualifications (employers, HE/ FE) (361 KB)
Published February 2021