Exams

With all exams Preparation and Technique are the two key words.

Preparation means revision and study plus arriving on time at the exam room with all the equipment you need.

Technique means reading the exam instructions carefully, being sure to answer what the question is asking, and managing your time. Sounds simple but this approach will enhance your chances of success.

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Guide to SQA Exams for S3 pupils

Letter to Parent / Carers of S3 pupils

Guide to SQA Exams for S4 pupils

Letter to Parent / Carers of S4 pupils

Advice to S3 candidates sitting Estimate Exams Advice to S4 candidates sitting Estimate Exams

Advice to S5 and S6 candidates sitting Estimate Exams

Advice for candidates sitting SQA exams

Study Skills Advice from Heriot Watt University

For pupils in S4 to S6 and a number in S3 the focus in the summer term will be on their Standard Grade and National Qualification Exams. Parental support is vital for success. This can take the form of encouragement, of assisting in planning study and ensuring a good study environment at home.

Revision Sites

SQA Personal Timetable Builder

SQA Past Papers - 2007

Study Skills by Learning Teaching Scotland

BBC Bitesize Revision

Parents as Partners in Learning

2010 SQA Exam Timetable

In 2007 the Sunday Herald published 12 guides giving valuable exam advice - they are still useful this year

general information

Art & Design

Biology

Business Management

Chemistry

Computing

English

Geography

History

Maths

Modern Studies

P.E.

Physics

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