Higher/Advanced Higher

Year Group Learning Information

This section has been developed in partnership with the Mearns Academy Parent Council (MAPC). While our young people experience and understand their learning in class, it was felt that parents and carers would benefit from having clearer information to help support learning at home.

Each Faculty has produced a very short overview outlining:

What pupils are covering each term
How support can be given at home
Key deadlines to be aware of

These are intended as brief snapshots rather than detailed guides. More comprehensive information is always available through course notes and Google Classroom.

We hope you find these overviews useful in supporting conversations at home with your child. Often, when a young person is asked “What did you do at school today?” the answer might simply be “nothing.” Our aim is that these updates will provide prompts to encourage richer discussions about their learning.

Senior Phase Assessment Calendar

To assist pupils / parents with preparation for course assessments, we have developed a draft assessment calendar for the academic year to give pupils an idea of when assessments will be carried out.

Assessment Calendar Mar Apr 26.pdf

Business, Computing & Enterprise

Term 3

Higher Admin & IT

Topic

Database – MS Access this is the new software that will be introduced this term. Pupils will also be working on all software skills learned to date from MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook and MS Excel

Theory (Friday Period Only)

Customer Satisfaction, Legislation, Work patterns

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to use study periods, lunch and after school to come and practice their skills in the department. Classroom will be open Monday-Thursday after school to allow all pupils the opportunity to practice their skills.

Encourage them to prepare for each lesson

Theory should be reminded to be learned, revised and prepared for class questions.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.brightredpublishing.co.uk

they can log in and access practice materials and theory questions.

https://www.wiseowl.co.uk/excel/exercises/

Free Excel exercises that can be completed in own time

Key Deadlines

Assignment worth 58% will take place 19 March.

Higher Business Management

Topic

Management of People and Management of Operations

Recruitment & Selection
Training & Development
Motivation
Appraisal
Leadership

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Ensure revision is now taking place on all topics from:

Understanding Business
Management of Finance
Management of Marketing

Encourage pupils to watch the news at least once a week

Have discussion on the learning topic they are working at and how it can impact business.

Encourage them to read notes and prepare for each lesson

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zw26n39

https://www.brightredpublishing.co.uk

Achieve available from Glow launch pad

Key Deadlines

Assignment submitted worth 25% of the overall grade by early February – this has been completed and now working on final topics for exam preparation

NPA Level 6 Business & IT

Topic

Theory – People and Finance

Spreadsheets (developing skills alone to them apply to an assessment with peers on a shared document)

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to use study periods, lunch and after school to come and practice their skills in the department.

Encourage pupils to read notes and presentations on Google Classroom regularly to prepare for assessment

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Bright red publishing for H Business level notes, activities and quizzes.

https://www.brightredpublishing.co.uk

BBC Bitesize for H Business level notes, short videos and self-marking quizzes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zw26n39

BBC News for Business stories that may be relevant to class content

Key Deadlines

Assessments:

25 Jan - People and Finance

19 March - Spreadsheets

NPA (FA) Level 6 – Business & IT

Topic

Corporate Events – exploring venues, the criteria, layouts, planning document and consideration before booking.

Marketing

Event Costing

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage your young person to attend every class, and use their study periods to come and complete assessments and outstanding work

Encourage your young person to ensure all work is uploaded to the appropriate place in a timely manner

Encourage your young person to access their notes in Teams or the hard-copy

Useful External Resources

Links are on your young person’s Teams page for support resources for planning events

Company Connect and Moodle for Young Enterprise

Key Deadlines

Assessments:

Marketing – 17 February

Corporate Events Outcome 3 – 3 March

Event Costing – 17 March

Young Enterprise Moodle Unit Deadlines:

Unit 2 – 20 February

Unit 3 - 24 April

Term 1

Higher Admin & IT

Topic

Excel functions and formula, ensuring all are correct and printed to meet SQA Standard

Theory (Friday Period Only)

Communication in Administration

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to use study periods, lunch and after school to come and practice their skills in the department.

Encourage them to prepare for each lesson

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.brightredpublishing.co.uk

they can log in and access practice materials and theory questions.

https://www.wiseowl.co.uk/excel/exercises/

Free Excel exercises that can be completed in own time

Key Deadlines

Ongoing Activity with the aim for Unit Assessment

w/c 6 October

Higher Business Management

Topic

Understanding Business

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to watch the news at least once a week

Have discussion on the learning topic they are working at and how it can impact business.

Encourage them to read notes and prepare for each lesson

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zw26n39

https://www.brightredpublishing.co.uk

Scholar available from Glow launch pad

Key Deadlines

Unit Assessment: Understanding Business w/c 6 October 2025

NPA Events Level 6

Topic

Corporate Events – exploring venues, the criteria, layouts, planning document and consideration before booking.

We are visiting RGU, P&J Live before summer (2025)

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage your young person to attend every class, event and Young Enterprise meeting

Encourage your young person to ensure all work is uploaded to the appropriate place in a timely manner

Useful external resources

Links are on your young person’s Teams page for Visit ABDN, support resources for planning events

Company Connect and Moodle for Young Enterprise

Key Deadlines

Assessment IT – End of September

S6

NPA (FA) Level 6 – Business & IT

Topic

Word processing (developing skills alone to them apply to an assessment with peers on a shared document)

Theory – Understanding Business

Spreadsheets (developing skills alone to them apply to an assessment with peers on a shared document)

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to use study periods, lunch and after school to come and practice their skills in the department.

Encourage pupils to read notes regularly to prepare for assessment

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Bright red publishing for H Business level notes, activities and quizzes.

https://www.brightredpublishing.co.uk

BBC Bitesize for H Business level notes, short videos and self-marking quizzes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zw26n39

BBC News for Business stories that may be relevant to class content

Key Deadlines

Assessment IT – 30 June (Word Processing)

6 October (Spreadsheets)

English

Term 3

Higher

Topic

Writing skills: Completion of portfolio of writing for March submission deadline

Critical Essay Paper 2 – 2nd Genre Poetry.

2 timed critical essays

Spoken Language Unit complete

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Check in on google classroom, use the resources uploaded

Useful external resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zqxhfg8

ClickView on Glow

Key Deadlines

Feb – final draft folio

Feb – 1st timed critical essay

March – 2nd critical essay

March – all literacy units complete

AH

Topic

Introduce Dissertation criteria,

Reading lists

Research on 3 writers, various genres

Note taking, design Talk

Writing exercises- genre 1

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Check in on google classroom, use the resources uploaded

Useful external resources

See google classroom

Key Deadlines

See google classroom

Term 2

Higher

Topic

Writing skills: Persuasive Language, structure, link sentences

Develop ideas for Portfolio of Writing

Group Discussion

Scottish Set Text (Paper 2 – Ian Critchon Smith Short Stories)

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Check in on google classroom, use the resources uploaded

Useful external resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zqxhfg8

Key Deadlines

Scottish Set Text Assessment 1 – October

1st Draft folio – write up – November

Prelim – RUAE 2 and SST 2 – late November

December – outstanding Talks

AH

Topic

Introduce Dissertation criteria,

Reading lists

Research on 3 writers, various genres

Note taking, design Talk

Writing exercises- genre 1

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Check in on google classroom, use the resources uploaded

Useful external resources

See google classroom

Key Deadlines

See google classroom

Term 1

Higher

Topic

RUAE skills (will continue to end of Sept)

Analysing a variety of texts

Writing skills: Persuasive Language, structure, link sentences

Develop ideas for Portfolio of Writing

Group Discussion

Scottish Set Text (Paper 2 – Ian Critchon Smith Short Stories)

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Check in on google classroom, use the resources uploaded

Useful external resources

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zqxhfg8

Key Deadlines

Talk assessment (Spoken Language Unit) – continued from August

1st RUAE assessment – September

Preparation for 1st Draft folio – September into August.

AH

Topic

Introduce Dissertation criteria,

Reading lists

Research on 3 writers, various genres

Note taking, design Talk

Writing exercises- genre 1

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Check in on google classroom, use the resources uploaded

Useful external resources

See google classroom

Key Deadlines

Solo Talk

1st Draft writing Genre 1 (August)

Dissertation Focus and Essay plan submitted (Sept)

1st Draft Writing Folio (Sept)

Expressive Arts

Term 3

H Music

Topic

Performing

Learners will continue to add the finer details to their programme of music on both their instruments or instrument and voice. They will work towards their SQA examination which takes place this term.

Composition

Learners must complete their composition, score and review by February/March for submission to the SQA.

Understanding Music

Learners will spend time revising the different styles of exam questions and completing past papers. Learners must complete their music literacy booklets by the end of February.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Learners are encouraged at all stages, levels and abilities to practice their performing at home should they have access to their instruments. In some cases, the department will allow learners to borrow instruments with prior arrangement with the class teacher.

We would also encourage learners to engage with google classroom and in particular the revision resources that will support the exam question paper and any end of unit assessments.

Useful external resources

Achieve

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/&authuser=0

Key Deadlines

SQA Performing exam: February/March

Composition: February/March

Completion of Literacy Booklets: February

H Art and Design

Topic

Portfolio: - 80% of overall grade

Expressive Portfolio – 40% of overall grade

The deadline for the expressive portfolio has now past. Students with outstanding work should attend the department during; free periods, study periods, lunchtimes or attending the after school catch up sessions every Tues, Wed, Thurs from 3:30-5pm.

Design Portfolio - 40% of overall grade

The deadline for the design portfolio is Friday 20th March. The design portfolio process is structured to maintain consistency for all students. It is important that students stay up to date as the portfolio progresses.

Critical Studies: – 20% of overall grade

It is vital that learners revise the critical studies artist and designer information in their own time to support in class learning.

(Expressive)

Learners should continue to revise David Hockney’s Pool with Two Figures (1972) in preparation for examinations. All analysis resources are provided in printed form and made available on Google Classroom.

(Design)

Students have been learning about the iconic “Normandie” poster by graphic designer A.M Cassandre. Once again, all resources are available on Google Classroom and have been provided in printed format for each student.

Within the Art Department we have a dedicated senior space where learners can work on portfolio tasks out with class time. The space should be used during free periods, lunchtimes, or afterschool (Tues-Thurs 3:30-5pm).

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Learners are encouraged at all stages, levels and abilities to pursue drawing/painting/designing at home should they have access to any materials or resources. Within Senior Phase these can be provided. This will always be supported by class teachers.

We would also encourage learners to engage with google classroom and in particular the critical studies resources that will support the exam question paper.

Useful external resources

Bitesize (Higher Art and Design):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhfb87h

About the exam:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zh7xkmn/revision/1

Course Overview:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/h-course-spec-art-design.pdf

Key Deadlines

Design Studies Q7 Assessment:

After Mid Term Break

Expressive and Design Portfolio hand-in:

Friday 20th March.

AH Art and Design

Topic

Portfolio: (64 marks)

Learners should now have completed around 50% of their Advanced Higher Portfolio.

Minimum requirement is 6 x A1 sheets. Maximum is 12.

Expressive students should be clear and considered in their direction towards their chosen final outcome(s). Ensuring to contextualise their work by experimenting with materials, techniques, compositions and technology relevant to their chosen field and sources of inspiration.

Design students should be working through their preferred process/working methods to create their chosen final product. Students should ensure to be original and creative in their approach and explore design aspects that are relevant to their portfolio i.e. typography, background development, character creation, colour association, unique design elements, technology such as Photoshop etc.

Contextual Analysis: (30 marks)

In the contextual analysis task, candidates select a single artwork/design work — ideally one that connects clearly to their portfolio — and produce a focused, in-depth discussion of its features and context. Max 2000 words.

Materials have been posted on google classroom to assist students with this task.

Evaluation: (6 marks)

The evaluation is completed at the end of the portfolio project. Here students state the purpose/context of their advanced higher portfolio and explain the link between the chosen artwork/design works from their contextual analysis and their practical work.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

At Advanced Higher level, student should be working independently on their portfolio in and out of the school environment. The portfolio task is a large undertaking, and students are expected to have a significant amount of work, focused on quality.

Useful external resources

Course Overview - Expressive:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ah-course-spec-art-design-expressive.pdf

Course Overview - Design:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ah-course-spec-art-design-design.pdf

Key Deadlines

Sheets 4 and 5: (6 sheets minimum, 12 maximum)

Completed by end of February.

Critical Analysis:

Draft 2 submitted by 25th February

FINAL DEADLINE:

MONDAY 4th May

Term 1

H Art and Design

Topic

Expressive Portfolio

Having decided on their chosen theme and completed initial research drawings, learners should now be working towards creating their compositions.

Minimum composition requirement: 2

Critical Studies (Expressive)

Learners will continue their studies of David Hockney’s Pool with Two Figures (1972) in preparation for the Q1 Assessment in October. All analysis resources will be provided in printed form and made available on Google Classroom. It is vital that learners revise this in their own time to support there in class learning.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

We would also encourage learners to engage with google classroom and in particular the critical studies resources that will support the exam question paper.

Useful external resources

Bitesize (Higher Art and Design):

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhfb87h

About the exam:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zh7xkmn/revision/1

Course Overview:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/files_ccc/h-course-spec-art-design.pdf

Key Deadlines

Expressive Studies Q1 Assessment:

End of Term 1

AH Art and Design

Topic

Portfolio

Learners should now have decided on their chosen theme/stimuli for their portfolio specialism. Learners are working through Sheet 1 of the portfolio which includes initial drawings, artist/designer inspiration, research images, design brief (where applicable) and any other relevant written or visual information.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Useful external resources

Course Overview - Expressive:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ah-course-spec-art-design-expressive.pdf

Course Overview - Design:

https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/files_ccc/ah-course-spec-art-design-design.pdf

Key Deadlines

Sheet 1+2:

Completed by October Holiday

Critical Analysis:

Draft 1 submitted before October Holiday

H Music

Topic

Performing

Learners will continue to build a programme of music on both their instruments or instrument and voice which is level specific (Grade 3 for N5). This programme will contribute to their final grade and will be externally examined in Feb/Mar 2026 by SQA.

Composition

Learners will begin to develop ideas in composition. This may include creating music for a particular instrument along with exploring the main musical ideas such as time signature and tonality. This element will again contribute to their final grade and will be externally marked by SQA.

Understanding Music

Learners will complete a unit of work on ‘Culture in Scotland and the Wider World’. Within this unit learners will explore different genres of music and associated concepts. Learners will also begin to work through level specific aspects of music literacy. This element of the course will again contribute to their final grade in an exam question paper set by SQA.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

We would also encourage learners to engage with google classroom and in particular the revision resources that will support the exam question paper and any end of unit assessments.

Useful external resources

Achieve

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/&authuser=0

Key Deadlines

Performing Assessment: Week Beginning 15th September 2025

Culture in Scotland and the Wider World End of Unit Assessment: 27th August 2025

AH Music

Topic

Performing

Learners will continue to build a programme of music on both their instruments or instrument and voice which is level specific (Grade 5 for Advanced Higher). This programme will contribute to their final grade and will be externally examined in Apr/May 2026 by SQA.

Composition

Learners will begin to develop ideas in composition. This may include creating music for a particular instrument along with exploring the main musical ideas such as time signature and tonality. In addition, learners will begin work on their musical analysis. This element will again contribute to their final grade and will be externally marked by SQA.

Understanding Music

Learners will begin to work through the listening course which focuses mainly on classical genres. This term learners will be introduced to music of the Medieval and Renaissance period followed then by the Baroque period. Learners will cover concepts associated, learning to recognise these features when listening to music. Learners will also begin to work through level specific aspects of music literacy. This element of the course will again contribute to their final grade in an exam question paper set by SQA.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

We would also encourage learners to engage with google classroom and in particular the revision resources that will support the exam question paper and any end of unit assessments.

Useful external resources

Achieve

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/&authuser=0

Key Deadlines

Performing Assessment: Week Beginning 15th September 2025

Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque Assessment: By the end of term 1.

Health & Leisure

Term 3

H Physical Education

Topic

Practical Performance Assessments

Throughout term 3 pupils will be preparing for their practical assessments. Along with developing skills and fitness, they will also prepare tactics and consider the role of decision making and controlling emotions when competing.

Theory

In term 3 we will have 2 theory periods, 2 practical periods and 1 past paper questions period. The majority of the theory has been covered in term 1 and term 2, however, we will also look:

-Evaluate command word

-Section 2 PDP

-Section 3 Scenario

The weekly Friday past paper questions lesson will focus on the theory that has been covered that week. Along with completing the class tasks pupils should consolidate their learning at home in preparation for answering past paper questions under assessment conditions on the Friday. The expectation is that pupils who miss the Friday lesson, complete the past paper questions at home and submit them for marking when they’re next in PE.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Remind pupils to complete all class tasks and revise for the Friday past paper questions on a weekly basis

Encourage pupils to use Google Classroom as electronic copies of all resources, homework reminders and sample answers will be shared.

Encourage pupils to attend extra-curricular clubs and practice for practical assessments in own time throughout the year.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhf3cdm

SAT PE

https://www.satpe.co.uk/higher-physical-education-support-notes/

Achieve Website

https://letsachieve.co.uk/

Key Deadlines

Practical Assessment Window – wb 26th January

Practical Assessment Window – wb 2nd March

March Prelim – wb 2nd March

NPA Sports Development SCQF Level 6

Topic

Outcome 2.2

Pupils are to research the facilities available at Mearns Academy. After this, they will investigate how these facilities are used by the PE Department, Active Schools, and Aberdeenshire Live Life.

Outcome 2.3

Using their research from the previous outcome, pupils will identify three potential activities that could be introduced. For each activity, they will complete a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis.

Outcome 2.4 and 2.5

Pupils will choose one of the three activities they analysed in their SWOTs and create a proposal for the introduction of that activity. Pupils must include information such as finances, participants, and PVGs.

Primary 7 Transition

Pupils will create resources and plan an event for Primary 7 pupils from the cluster.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Remind your young person to attend their chosen clubs on a weekly basis.

Make use of the materials on google classroom when completing the essay for outcome 2.1.

Encourage pupils to complete their logbooks at home should they not do so in class time.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Coaching - sportscotland the national agency for sport in Scotland

Key Deadlines

20/01/26: Outcome 2.2 – Research what facilities and activities are on offer at Mearns Academy.

02/02/26: Outcome 2.3 – SWOT analysis to be completed.

26/02/26: Outcome 2.4 to be submitted.

12/03/26: Outcome 2.5 to be submitted.

19/03/26: Primary 7 Transition Event

SCQF Level 7 Refereeing

Topic

Outcome 2.1 – SFA Audio Visual Playback Assessment

Using their knowledge of the Laws of the Game and correct terminology, pupils will watch several incidents and write down their response for each.

Outcome 2.2 – Match Reports

Pupils will complete both formal and pro‑forma match reports. A total of five reports is required to pass this outcome.

Outcome 2.4 – Practical Refereeing Assessment

Pupils will be assessed on refereeing a game by a qualified referee.

Outcome 1.1 – Laws of the Game Assessment

Pupils will revisit the Laws of the Game assessment. To pass the course, pupils must achieve 80% in this assessment.

The assessment will be in the form of an online multiple‑choice test.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Ensure that pupils always have their jotters with them.

Encourage pupils to use IFAB to revise the laws of the game in preparation for the Laws of the Game assessment.

Useful external resources

Pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.theifab.com

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/topic/8500/ref-watch

Key Deadlines

28/01/26: Outcome 2.1 – SFA Audio Visual Playback Assessment.

18/02/26: Outcome 2.2 – Match Reports to be completed.

18/03/26 – Outcome 1.1 – Laws of the Game Assessment to be completed.

Term 1/2

Physical Education

Topic

Volleyball Cycle of Analysis

-Physical, Mental and Social factors

-Methods of Data Collection and Methods of Development

-Goal Setting

-Stages of Learning

-Principles of Training

-Adaptations to PDP

-Feedback

-Monitoring, Recording and Evaluating effectiveness of PDP

-‘Describe’, ‘Explain’ and ‘Analyse’ command words

-Factor interaction

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Remind pupils to submit homework on time so feedback can be given.

Encourage pupils to use Google Classroom as electronic copies of all resources, homework reminders and sample answers will be shared.

Encourage pupils to attend extra-curricular clubs and practice for practical assessments in own time throughout the year.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

BBC Bitesize

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zhf3cdm

SAT PE

https://www.satpe.co.uk/higher-physical-education-support-notes/

Achieve Website

https://letsachieve.co.uk/

Key Deadlines

PE Prelim: Thursday 11th December

NPA Sports Development SCQF Level 6

Topic

Unit 2

Outcome 2.1 – ‘Explain the concept of Sports Development’

To pass this outcome you will research ‘Sports Development’ and create a leaflet or poster that addresses the following areas:

- What is ‘Sports Development’?

- What is the ‘Sports Development’ continuum and what role does it have to play?

- Why is ‘Sports Development’ important?

- What is the aim of a ‘Sports Development’ programme?

- Examples of a ‘Sports Development’ programme and what is required to ensure it is successful?

- Who are the key partners within a ‘Sports Development’ programme and what role do they have to play?

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Remind your young person to attend their chosen clubs on a weekly basis.

Make use of the materials on google classroom when completing the essay for outcome 2.1.

Encourage pupils to complete their logbooks at home should they not do so in class time.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Coaching - sportscotland the national agency for sport in Scotland

Key Deadlines

Outcome 2.1 Poster to be submitted - 21/11/25

Logbook to be submitted - 21/11/25

SCQF Level 7 Refereeing

Topic

Outcome 1.1 – Laws of the Game

-Continue learning the laws of the game through a mixture of practical and theory lessons.

-Complete various formative assessments in the lead up to the multiple-choice summative assessment provided by the SFA.

Outcome 2.3 – Physical Fitness

-Complete fitness logbooks by carrying out personal training sessions.

-Complete the fitness tests carried out before the summer holidays again to highlight whether any progress has been made.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Remind your young person to complete their personal training sessions.

Ensure that they always have their jotters with them.

Pupils should be revising the laws of the game in preparation for their mock and final assessment.

Useful external resources

Pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.theifab.com

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/topic/8500/ref-watch

Key Deadlines

Outcome 1.1 Mock Assessment - 10/11/25

Outcome 1.1 Final Assessment – 19/11/25

Maths

Term 3

Higher Maths

Topic

Applications of Differentiation

Vectors

The Circle

Applications of Integration

Transformations of Graphs

Recurrence Relations

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Reviewing work completed in jotters, and lessons shared on google classroom. Course notes with exam questions, including solutions, have also been shared.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.highermathematics.co.uk/higher-maths-whole-course/

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/

Key Deadlines

Unit 3 Unit Assessment and second Prelim. A weeks notice will be provided before any assessments.

AH Maths

Topic

Matrices

Vectors

Geometric Approach to Complex Numbers

Euclidean Algorithm & Number Bases

Further Proof

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Reviewing work completed in jotters, and lessons shared on google classroom. Course notes with exam questions, including solutions, have also been shared.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.advancedhighermaths.co.uk/free-ah-maths/

Key Deadlines

2nd exam

Term 2

Higher Maths

Topic

Quadratics

Polynomials

Trig equations

Logs & Exponentials

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Reviewing work completed in jotters, and lessons shared on google classroom. Course notes with exam questions, including solutions, have also been shared.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.highermathematics.co.uk/higher-maths-whole-course/

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/

Key Deadlines

Unit 2 Unit Assessment and Exam Assessment and Prelim. A weeks notice will be provided before any assessments.

AH Maths

Topic

Proof by Induction

Properties of functions

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Reviewing work completed in jotters, and lessons shared on google classroom. Course notes with exam questions, including solutions, have also been shared.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.advancedhighermaths.co.uk/free-ah-maths/

Key Deadlines

Prelim exam

Term 1

Higher Maths

Topic

Straight Line

Trigonometric Identities

Differentiation

Sets & Functions

Integration

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Reviewing work completed in jotters, and lessons shared on google classroom. Course notes with exam questions, including solutions, have also been shared.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.highermathematics.co.uk/higher-maths-whole-course/

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/user-start/?next=/

Key Deadlines

Unit 1 Unit Assessment and Exam Assessment. A weeks notice will be provided before any assessments.

AH Maths

Topic

Integration Techniques

Differential Equations

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Reviewing work completed in jotters, and lessons shared on google classroom. Course notes with exam questions, including solutions, have also been shared.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.advancedhighermaths.co.uk/free-ah-maths/

Key Deadlines

Unit 1 Exam Thursday 2nd October.

Modern Languages

Term 3

Higher Spanish

Topic 1

Employability

Vocabulary related to:

· Post School plans

· The pros and cons of taking a gap year

· Jobs

· Reasons for wanting or not wanting to do a certain job.

Grammar

· Consolidation of near future and future tenses

Topic 2

Exam Preparation

· Past Papers

· Directed Writing Practice

· Exam skills

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to check Google Classroom to check for consolidation and extension work and to keep up to date with assessment preparation.

Listen to pupils practise speaking, using their script on Google Classroom.

Useful external resources

www.linguascope.com (beginners and intermediate sections)

www.bbcbitesize.co.uk (practice in all skills)

www.languagesonline.org (grammar practice)

Duolingo app (not directly linked to classwork but useful practice of high frequency vocabulary.

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/ (practice in all skills and grammar as well as exam technique)

Key Deadlines

By study Leave:

If required, definitive Directed Writing should be thoroughly learnt by now.

Term 1

Higher Spanish

Topic 1

Society: Free-time, Health and Wellbeing:

Vocabulary related to:

· Opinions on Sports/Hobbies/Foods

· Reasons for choices

· What you can do to stay healthy

· Health risks

Grammar

· The present tense of common regular and irregular verbs in all forms

· Adjective agreement

· Negatives

· Verb plus infinitive, including set modal verbs in the conditional tense

Topic 2

Society/Culture: Home Area and Environment

Vocabulary related to:

· Describing your own area as a tourist destination

· The pros and cons of where you live

· Living in the town vs living in the countryside.

Grammar

· Making comparisons

· Recognition of command forms of verbs

· Consolidation of the present tense

Topic 3

Directed Writing

· Understanding of requirements

· Recognition and conjugation of verbs in the preterite and imperfect tenses

· Focus on bullet points 1-5 covering all scenarios

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to check Google Classroom to check for consolidation and extension work and to keep up to date with assessment preparation.

Listen to pupils practise speaking, using their script on Google Classroom.

Useful external resources

www.linguascope.com (beginners and intermediate sections)

www.bbcbitesize.co.uk (practice in all skills)

www.languagesonline.org (grammar practice)

Duolingo app (not directly linked to classwork but useful practice of high frequency vocabulary.

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/ (practice in all skills and grammar as well as exam technique)

Key Deadlines

End of term:

Questions and answers on both topics written on speaking exam preparation document on Google Classroom.

Terms 1-4

Higher French

Topic 1

Education: School, Subjects and Learning a Language

Vocabulary related to:

· Opinions on school / subjects / teachers / behaviour / exam stress / uniform

· Reasons for opinions

· Why you learn a language

· Benefits of learning a language

Grammar

· The present tense of common regular and irregular verbs in all forms

· Adjective agreement

· Negatives

· Verb plus infinitive, including set modal verbs in the conditional tense

· Past tenses, including perfect and imperfect

Topic 2

Society/Culture: Holidays and Travel

Vocabulary related to:

· Describing your holiday destination preferences and explaining why

· The pros and cons of different types of holiday

· Going on holiday with friends vs family

· Comparisons between past and present holidays

· Future holiday wish lists

Grammar

· Making comparisons

· Consolidation of the present tense

· Past tenses

· Simple future tense

· Conditional tense

Topic 3

Directed Writing

· Understanding of requirements

· Recognition and conjugation of verbs in the perfect and imperfect tenses

· Focus on bullet points 1-5 covering all scenarios

Topic 4

Employability: Past tense Jobs, Part Time Jobs, Future Plans

Vocabulary related to:

· Opinions on job / work life balance / advantages and disadvantages of part time jobs

· Reasons for opinions

· How to talk about duties at work, start / finish time, pay etc

Grammar

· The present tense of common regular and irregular verbs

· Passé composé tense

· Imperfect tense

· Negatives

· Verb plus infinitive, including set modal verbs in the conditional tense

· Si clauses

· Simple future tense

· Using essay language

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage pupils to check Google Classroom to check for consolidation and extension work and to keep up to date with assessment preparation.

Listen to pupils practise speaking, using their script on Google Classroom.

Useful external resources

www.linguascope.com (beginners and intermediate sections)

www.bbcbitesize.co.uk (practice in all skills)

www.languagesonline.org (grammar practice)

Duolingo app (not directly linked to classwork but useful practice of high frequency vocabulary.

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/ (practice in all skills and grammar as well as exam technique)

Key Deadlines

Prelims

Questions and answers on both topics written on speaking exam preparation document on Google Classroom. Speaking assessment will be in March and is worth 25% of the final mark.

Science

Term 4 (start of course)

Higher Biology

Topic

This term we will begin our learning by looking at themes around food security.

We will study:

- Photosynthesis

- Plant and Animal Breeding

If pace allows we will move onto DNA and the Genome

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Make sure that if they are revising they are doing more than reading. Eg, making mind maps to summarise information.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following:

Google Classroom

Achieve

SQA Understanding Standards

Key Deadlines

n/a

Advanced Higher Biology

Topic

Starting and completing Investigative Biology

Start Cells and Proteins.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage your young person to talk about their learning and consolidate new material regularly.

All learning materials are posted on google classroom alongside weekly deadlines for consolidation/homework exercises.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with these topics using the externals links which will be posted in Google classroom.

Key Deadlines

Pupils will sit a unit assessment on Investigative Biology at the end of the term.

Term 3

Higher Biology

Topic

This term we will be finishing our unit on Sustainability and Interdependence. This will complete the course.

Assignments will be written up after the February break.

The remaining time will be spent consolidating learning and practicing skills.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Make sure that if they are revising they are doing more than reading. Eg, making mind maps to summarise information.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following:

Google Classroom

Achieve

SQA Understanding Standards

Key Deadlines

Second Prelim – Mid March

Higher Human Biology

Topic

This term, we will finish Unit 2: Physiology and Health and complete the course with Unit 3: Neurobiology and Immunology.

Pupils will also be writing their assignment which is marked externally and is 20% of their final grade.

There will be a focus on revision and exam skills in the lead up to the final exam

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about the assignment to check they are prepared.

Discuss revision – it should be regular and active e.g. making mind maps to summarise information.

Encourage attendance at supported study on Thursday after-school.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Google Classroom

BBC Bitesize

ClickView

Achieve

Please ask in class if anything else is required.

Key Deadlines

Higher Human Biology Assignment write-up: week beginning Monday 23rd February

Higher Biology SQA Exam: Tuesday 28th April

Advanced Higher Biology

Topic

Complete Unit 2 (Organisms and evolution).

Complete Advanced Higher project.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage your young person to talk about their learning and consolidate new material regularly.

All learning materials are posted on google classroom alongside weekly deadlines for consolidation/homework exercises.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with these topics using the externals links which will be posted in Google classroom.

Key Deadlines

Completed project to be submitted to teacher by 18th March.

Higher Physics

Topic

This term we will finish Unit 2 Particles and Waves – Wave-Particle Duality, Interference, Spectra and Refraction of Light. Learners will complete an assignment in a topic of their choice. We will then move on to our final Unit 3 – Electricity covering AC, Current, Potential Difference, Power, Resistance, EMF and Internal Resistance, Capacitors, Semi-conductors, and p-n junctions.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

All PowerPoints are shared on Google Classroom at the end of the day (or week, depending on the content) and it is part of our homework criteria that all young people use the PowerPoints to create their own notes; this activity should also allow the young person to identify any misunderstandings from the lessons this week and they should be encouraged to ask their teacher for any further support. Encourage your young person to talk about their learning; at the end of each week ask them to summarise the key concepts they have covered in class and perhaps quiz them on their learning (use the PowerPoints to help).

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with these topics using the following external links:

YouTube Playlist:

Higher Physics | Particles & Waves | Bohr Model of the Atom | THEORY

Higher Physics | Electricity | AC vs. DC | THEORY

BBC Bitesize:

Revision guides: Particles and waves - Higher Physics - BBC Bitesize

Revision guides: Electricity - Higher Physics - BBC Bitesize

Key Deadlines

Assignment experiment approx. Mid February

Assignment write-up approx. Start of March

Final exam May

Advanced Higher Physics

Topic

Learners will carry out their AH Physics investigation.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Each AH physics learner has a set of practice problems that covers the entire course, they should be working through these and checking their solutions as we proceed with the course.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Links to the investigation specification can be found on Google Classroom

Key Deadlines

Mid-March – submission of first draft

End of March – submission of final report

Higher Chemistry

Topic

Cosmetic Chemistry

Quantities in Reactions

Rates of Reaction

Energy in Reactions

Enthalpy

Equilibrium

Chemical Analysis

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Google Classroom

BBC Bitesize

ClickView

Key Deadlines

Prelim – Oxidation of Food, Cosmetic Chemistry, Quantities in Reactions, Rates of Reaction, Energy in Reactions, Enthalpy, Equilibrium, Chemical Analysis (March)

Assignment (March)

Term 2

Higher Biology

Topic

This term we will be finishing our unit on DNA and the Genome. We will also take time to complete a practice assignment (ahead of the proper assignment in term 3).

Pupils will also practice exam skills.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Make sure that if they are revising they are doing more than reading. Eg, making mind maps to summarise information.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with this topic using the following:

Google Classroom

Achieve

SQA Understanding Standards

Key Deadlines

Prelim

Higher Human Biology

Topic

This term we are working on Unit 2 Physiology and Health. We will complete key areas 1-4 and practice experimental and assignment skills.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Make sure that if they are revising they are doing more than reading. Eg, making mind maps to summarise information.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Google Classroom

BBC Bitesize

ClickView

Achieve

Key Deadlines

Higher Human Biology Prelim: Tuesday 9th Prelim (covering Unit 1 KA1-8 and Unit 2 KA1-4)

Higher Physics

Topic

This term we will continue our work on the

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with these topics using the following external links:

You-Tube Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ViYiFUc7GSabIGRBMysu8tiL_y_GIXt

and

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ViYiFUc7GR3iCk86F7G0_UcROjXkO-p

Motion – equations and graphs:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgbggk7/revision/1

Forces, Energy and Power:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zcrccdm/revision/1

Collisions, Explosions and Impulse:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9499j6/revision/1

Gravitation:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8k887h/revision/1

Key Deadlines

Mid-Unit test –

Higher Chemistry

Topic

Esters, Fats and Oils

Proteins

Oxidation of Food

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Speak to the young person about their learning.

Ask them to show you Google Classroom and ensure they are using these resources to consolidate learning.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

Google Classroom

BBC Bitesize

ClickView

Key Deadlines

Prelim – Elements, Bonding, Oxidising and Reducing Agents, Esters Fats and Oils, Proteins

Human Cells Test: Early October

Higher Physics

Topic

This term we will continue our work on the Our Dynamic Universe Unit of the Course (before the holidays we covered Motion – Graphs and Equations, and the unit on Uncertainties) completing Forces, Energy and Power; Collisions, Explosions, and Impulse; and Gravitation

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with these topics using the following external links:

You-Tube Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ViYiFUc7GSabIGRBMysu8tiL_y_GIXt

and

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4ViYiFUc7GR3iCk86F7G0_UcROjXkO-p

Motion – equations and graphs:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zgbggk7/revision/1

Forces, Energy and Power:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zcrccdm/revision/1

Collisions, Explosions and Impulse:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9499j6/revision/1

Gravitation:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z8k887h/revision/1

Key Deadlines

Mid-Unit test – (approx.) week of 22nd September

Higher Chemistry

Topic

Chapter 2: Bonding

Chapter 3: Oxidising and Reducing Agents

Chapter 4: Systematic Chemistry

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage your young person to talk about their learning.

You could check it is completed and quiz them on the knowledge.

Useful external resources

The pupil can find extra help with these topics using the following external links:

Higher Chemistry - BBC Bitesize

Key Deadlines

End of Unit assessment (Chapters 1 to 3) – week beginning 22nd September.

Advanced Higher Biology

Topic

Unit 1 (Cells and Proteins) and unit 3 (Investigative biology) will both be completed.

Planning for Advanced Higher project will commence.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

Encourage your young person to talk about their learning and consolidate new material regularly.

All learning materials are posted on google classroom alongside weekly deadlines for consolidation/homework exercises.

Useful external resources

Pupils can find extra help with these topics using the externals links which will be posted in the Useful links folder in Google classroom.

Key Deadlines

Unit 1 assessment w/c 3 November

Check the Higher Geography google classroom page for information on key deadline this term. Any details/date of assessments and revision tasks will be uploaded to the classroom site.

Key assessment dates will be sent home via the school messaging system.

Higher Modern Studies

Topics

The course is taught by two teachers this year – Mrs Collins and Mrs Gillan.

Mrs Collins will teach learners the wealth and health topic – pupils this term will learn about the causes and impact of poverty in the UK.

Mrs Gillan will teach pupils about the USA – politics and social/economic inequalities.

How can help be given at home?

Use the Higher Modern Studies google classroom page to support your child – all key resources are on this site.

Use the Higher Modern Studies revision website – link is below.

Use SQA past papers (available from Mrs Collins or Mrs Gillan) to test and revise with your child.

Encourage your child to make flashcard notes of key topics and questions. Pupils will be issued with an essay booklet with all example exam essays.

Useful external resources

Learners can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.youtube.com/@SFleming-q2z

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/ztsvr82

https://www.brainscape.com/subjects/higher-modern-studies

Key deadlines

Check the Higher Modern Studies google classroom page for information on key deadlines this term. Any details/date of assessments and revision tasks will be uploaded to the classroom site. Pupils will be asked to complete essays under assessment conditions in class.

Key assessment dates will be sent home via the school messaging system.

Higher History

Topics

Pupils will learn about Britain 1851-1951 and will focus on reasons why women gained the right to vote, the reasons why the Liberals introduced welfare reforms between 1906-14. Learners will also be taught to judge the effectiveness of these reforms. The final section of the Britain section looks at the effectiveness of Labour Welfare Reforms 1945-51.

Learners will also learn about the impact of Migration and Empire on Scotland and will be asked to complete a range of Historical source questions.

How can help be given at home?

Use the Higher History google classroom page to support your child – all key resources are on this site.

Use SQA past papers (available from Mr Shanks) to test and revise with your child.

Encourage your child to make flashcard notes of key topics and questions. Pupils will be issued with Higher History revision notes.

Useful external resources

Learners can find extra help with this topic using the following external links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxpfb9q

https://studyrocket.co.uk/revision/higher-history-sqa

Key deadlines

Check the Higher History google classroom page for information on key deadlines this term. Any details/date of assessments and revision tasks will be uploaded to the classroom site. Pupils will be asked to complete essays under assessment conditions in class. Key assessment dates will be sent home via the school messaging system.

Technologies

Term 3

Higher Graphic Communication

Topic

Higher Graphic Communication — Assignment
Pupils will now be preparing for and completing the Higher Graphic Communication Assignment. This is a practical design task set by the SQA and forms a significant component of the overall course assessment.

During this unit, pupils will apply the knowledge and skills developed throughout the course to produce a graphics-based solution to a given design brief. This will involve a combination of sketching techniques and computer-aided design (CAD), allowing pupils to demonstrate their ability to communicate complex design ideas clearly and accurately using graphical methods.

As part of the assignment, pupils will:

Interpret and analyse a design brief
Produce preliminary and developed design sketches
Create detailed supported graphics using CAD
Apply drawing standards, layout, and presentation techniques
Produce a refined final graphic solution

Pupils will work with a high level of independence while completing this coursework under SQA assessment conditions. The assignment allows them to demonstrate creativity, problem-solving, accuracy, and effective use of graphic communication techniques.

This assignment represents an important component of the final Higher Graphic Communication grade.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

A Google Classroom has been set up for Higher Graphic Communication [code: ktw7bai].

On the Classroom, you will find:

· Practice SQA Past Paper exam questions.

Ensure pupils are completing any homework issued and answers are written out in full as would be expected in an exam paper. This will help when it comes to their exams.

Useful external resources

BBC Bitesize further study:

Higher Graphic Communication: Higher Graphic communication - BBC Bitesize

Achieve web site:

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/

ACHIEVE is a great online revision site where pupils can work independently to learn concepts, revise and self-assess.
Please note, when getting pupils to sign up for an ACHIEVE account, they should enter the School Code: 3fe4tNK3

Higher Design & Manufacture

Topic

Higher Design and Manufacture — Design Assignment
Since the beginning of Term 3, pupils have been working on their Higher Design and Manufacture Assignment. This is a major element of the course assessment and allows pupils to demonstrate advanced design skills developed throughout the course.

The assignment requires pupils to respond to a given design brief and work through the complete design process. Pupils research, generate a wide range of ideas, develop and refine concepts, and produce detailed design proposals using appropriate graphic techniques. Practical work is limited to soft modelling and other design-based techniques, which support the development and evaluation of their proposed solution.

As part of the assignment, pupils will:

Analyse and interpret a complex design brief
Carry out research and investigation to inform their designs
Generate and develop creative and practical design solutions
Produce detailed drawings, diagrams, and plans
Create soft models and prototypes to explore ideas
Justify design decisions and evaluate the effectiveness of their proposed solution

Pupils are working independently under SQA assessment conditions, applying creativity, problem-solving, and technical knowledge. This assignment forms a significant portion of the final Higher Design and Manufacture grade and provides an opportunity for pupils to demonstrate design thinking and decision-making skills.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

A Google Classroom has been set up for Higher Design & Manufacture [code: vltb7km4].

On the Classroom, you will find:

Data sheets and theory booklets covering all aspects of the exam content
SQA past paper and marking instructions for the course

Pupils are strongly encouraged to begin revising early and regularly using the range of resources available on the course Google Classroom. These include past papers, marking instructions, revision booklets, and topic-specific guides to support independent study.

Early and consistent revision helps pupils build confidence, identify areas for improvement, and avoid last-minute stress. By building strong study habits now, pupils will be well prepared not only for the prelim exam, but also for their final SQA exam later in the session.

Parents and carers can play a key role by helping pupils create a manageable study routine and by encouraging regular use of the revision materials provided.

Useful external resources

BBC Bitesize further study:

Higher Design & Manufacture: Higher Design and manufacture - BBC Bitesize

Achieve web site:

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/

Term 1/2

Higher Graphic Communication

Topic

Term 1 & 2 Project – Practice Design assignment

Approx. 40% of the graphic communication course marks come from a Design Assignment that is issued and marked by SQA. The remainder of the course award comes from the final exam.

During term 1 & 2 the class will concentrate on completing previous assignments to reinforce their knowledge and practice with regards to both Computer Aided Drawing (CAD) and Desk top publishing (DTP) techniques.

Pupils will also need to ensure that they stay on top of their revision for the design elements and principles as well as the DTP principles and will be issued with previous exam questions as homework to aid in this.

How Can Help Be Given At Home

A Google Classroom has been set up for Higher Graphic Communication [code: ktw7bai].

On the Classroom, you will find:

· Practice SQA Past Paper exam questions.

Ensure pupils are completing any homework issued and answers are written out in full as would be expected in an exam paper. This will help when it comes to their exams.

Useful external resources

BBC Bitesize further study:

Higher Graphic Communication: Higher Graphic communication - BBC Bitesize

Achieve web site:

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/

Key Deadlines

Week beginning 6th October

Pupils will have an end of term test on all topics covered in the course up to this point.

This will allow robust tracking to take place prior to the build up to the Prelim exams in December.

Higher Design & Manufacture

Topic

Design Work
Pupils will complete the initial ideas stage of a mock assignment, where they will respond to a chosen design brief by generating a range of ideas that are both creative and diverse. This task is designed to prepare pupils for their final assignment, due in Term 3, and helps pupils build the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Theory and Homework
Pupils will also complete weekly homework tasks to support the theory component of the course. These will cover:

The design process and design theory
Commercial and mass manufacturing theory

How Can Help Be Given At Home

A Google Classroom has been set up for Higher Design & Manufacture [code: vltb7km4].

On the Classroom, you will find:

Data sheets and theory booklets covering all aspects of the exam content
SQA past paper and marking instructions for the course

Parents and carers can play a key role by helping pupils create a manageable study routine and by encouraging regular use of the revision materials provided.

Useful external resources

BBC Bitesize further study:

Higher Design & Manufacture: Higher Design and manufacture - BBC Bitesize

Achieve web site:

https://achieve.hashtag-learning.co.uk/

Key Deadlines

Initial Ideas Mock Assignment: Early September 2025

Weekly Theory Homework: See Google Classroom

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