National 5 Philosophy
Course Specification (25/05/2023)
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
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Philosophy Specimen Question Paper National 5
August 2017
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
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.
- Philosophy Coursework assessment task for National 5
August 2019 - Philosophy assignment resource sheet for National 5 (for printing)
November 2017 - Philosophy assignment resource sheet for National 5
November 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 (28/11/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Audio Presentation
- Overview of Course Assessment(12 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (29/10/2024)
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 Philosophy course report October 2024
- 2023 National 5 Philosophy course report September 2023
- 2022 National 5 Philosophy course report September 2022
Course support (16/09/2024)
- National 5 and Higher Philosophy: arguments in action additional support September 2024
- National 5 Philosophy: model questions February 2024
- National 5 Philosophy: guidance on creating assessments February 2024
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Contact Information
- Candidate and General Enquiries
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