1. Please note: For the purposes of the following presentation, any reference to “All Levels or “From National 3 to Advanced Higher” does not include National 5 as of session and Higher from session

2. Overview of Unit Assessment

3. Unit Structure Two mandatory Units at all levels: Additional
Understanding Language Unit
Assignment
(Added Value Unit - AVU)
for National 4 level only
Using Language Unit
Specialist Study Unit (SSU)
for Advanced Higher level only
We can explain what these units are in the audio rather than on the slide

4. Unit Assessments Based on mandatory Outcomes and Assessment Standards
Internally assessed but subject to Verification by SQA
Unit Assessment Support Packs available but centres free to choose alternative methods of assessment
Timing and sequencing of assessments to be decided by centres
Normally one opportunity for reassessment

5. Unit Assessment Conditions – Talking and Writing tasks
Candidate’s own work : centre responsibility
Share requirements to meet Assessment Standards
No time restrictions
Candidates work independently with reasonable assistance
Open book:
Talking : task, prompts/notes for reference only
Writing: task, bilingual dictionary and/or glossaries, reference materials. Not pre-drafted.

6. Unit Assessment Conditions – Reading and Listening tasks
Candidate’s own work : centre’s responsibility
Share requirements to meet Assessment Standards
No time restrictions but undertake in one sitting
Candidates work independently with reasonable assistance
Open book: bilingual dictionary and/or glossaries