Social Studies (Business) Linda Allison, Qualification Development Manager Scottish Qualifications Authority

Social Subjects (Business) Overview Accounting Administration and IT Business / Business Management Economics

Social Subjects (Business)

Key Points Builds on principles and practices guidance and relevant level 4 experiences and outcomes from both the social studies and technologies curricular areas Follows the design principles agreed by CfE Management Board and SQA’s Qualification Committee Incorporates the best features of Standard Grade and Intermediates Focuses more on skills development and crediting positive achievement Mainly hierarchical in structure

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What’s different? Business qualifications are more skills based than before – includes application of knowledge and understanding Outcomes and broad-based leaving flexibility for combining or integrating assessment when appropriate Introduction of Non-question paper component to Courses

Key messages Progression –from experiences and outcomes –from N4 Business to N5 Business qualifications Use of ICT facilities Assignment only at N5 Administration and IT Details of assignments

Workshop 1: New National Qualifications Using the materials provided, please provide feedback on: Progression between levels Balance and focus of skills, knowledge and understanding National 4 Added Value Assessment and National 5 Course Assessment Opportunities to meet the Aims, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence