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Advanced Higher Biology
Alternative certification model.
The alternative certification model is how National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses will be resulted this year, following the cancellation of the 2021 exams. It involves five different stages.
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Essential Information
Course specification ( 08/2022 ).
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Advanced Higher Biology Course Specification August 2022
2022 revision support for learners ( 03/2022 )
- 2022 revision support for learners: Advanced Higher Biology
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).
- Advanced Higher Biology Specimen Question Paper September 2019
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.
- Advanced Higher Biology questions section 1 (622 KB)
- Advanced Higher Biology questions section 2 (5.54 MB)
- Advanced Higher Biology supplementary sheet (294 KB)
- Advanced Higher Biology marking instructions (290 KB)
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 Advanced Higher Biology
May 2019
- Guidance on conditions of assessment
- Coursework for External Assessment
Understanding Standards ( 15/10/2024 )
- 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
- Advanced Higher Biology - Project Audio Presentation (22.30 MB)
- Advanced Higher Biology - Question Paper Audio Presentation (12.88 MB)
- Biology Units: assessment and external verification (SCQF level 3 - SCQF level 7)(29.08 MB)(22.52 MB)Updated September 2023
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards material are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date
Course reports ( 29/10/2024 )
Course reports.
- 2024 Advanced Higher Biology course report October 2024
- 2023 Advanced Higher Biology course report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Biology course report September 2022
Verification Reports
In 2019, a single qualification verification summary report replaced the verification key messages.
- Biology qualification verification summary report June 2019
- Biology verification key messages round 1 March 2018
- Biology verification key messages round 1 March 2017
- Biology verification key messages round 2 May 2017
- Biology: Quality Assurance - external verification
Course support ( 14/03/2024 )
Advanced higher biology project support.
To support with project planning, we have produced a limited list of suggestions for project topics with accompanying questions and an example project plan with commentary.
Advanced Higher Biology project: supporting candidates with planning (160 KB)
Advanced Higher Biology: example project plan with commentary (155 KB)
Organisms and Evolution: selection materials
We worked with Glasgow University on sessions to support the delivery of Advanced Higher Biology.
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Higher Biology & Human Biology Resources
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SQA Past Papers - Higher
Sqa past papers - revised higher, sqa past papers - old higher.
SQA Higher Biology Past Papers
2019 sqa higher biology past papers, sqa higher biology paper 1.
SQA Higher Biology Question Paper 1. Reference X807/76/12.
2018 SQA Higher Biology Past Papers
SQA Higher Biology Question Paper 1. Reference X707/76/02.
2017 SQA Higher Biology Past Papers
2016 sqa higher biology past papers.
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Higher Biology Past Papers
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H igher Biology Specimen Question Paper 1 September 2018; Higher Biology Specimen Question Paper 2 October 2022; 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. Higher Biology question paper 1 multiple choice (680 KB)
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Specimen question papers are available for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher qualifications. These show what a question paper looks like - how it is structured and the types of questions it contains. They also include marking instructions. Find them under 'Past Papers and Marking Instructions' on our NQ subject pages.
Increase your exam confidence with these Higher Biology past papers. By practising with past papers, you'll get more familiar with the exam structure and types of questions. They're a great way to improve your timing, assess progress and identify which topics you need to focus on. Explore our Higher Biology past papers for each exam board ...
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Advanced Higher Biology Specimen Question Paper September 2019; 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. Advanced Higher Biology questions section 1 (622 KB) Advanced Higher Biology questions section 2 (5.54 MB)
A website for revision of Scottish SQA Exams in Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Biology at National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher. Included are SQA Past Papers, Marking Schemes, Traffic Light Evaluation Summaries, SQA Question Maps and so much more.
SQA Higher Biology Past Papers. View and download past paper PDFs for free. Question papers, mark scheme and inserts. SQA Higher Biology Past Papers. View and download past paper PDFs for free. ... SQA Higher Biology Question Paper 1. Reference X807/76/12. View Question Paper. View Mark Scheme. 2018 SQA Higher Biology Past Papers.
Higher Biology Specimen Paper 1. Higher Biology Specimen Paper 2. 2018 Higher Past Paper. 2018 Higher Past Paper Marking Instructions. 2017 Higher Past Paper. 2017 Higher Past Paper Marking Instructions. 2016 Higher Past Paper. 2016 Higher Past Paper Marking Instruction. Older Past Papers:
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