Physic: National 4/5

Entry Requirements:

  • N4: Achieving level 3 in S3.
  • N5: Achieving level 4 in S3.

Course Content:

  • In National 4/5 Physics, pupils will study Electricity and Energy, Waves and Radiation and Dynamics and Space. This course enables candidates to develop a deeper understanding of physics concepts and the ability to describe and interpret physical phenomena using mathematical skills. They develop scientific methods of research in which issues in physics are explored and conclusions drawn.

Assessment:

  • Throughout National Science Courses, pupils are assessed throughout the year in the form of unit assessments, practical assessments and homework tasks. All sciences engage pupils through both theory and practical work.
  • Conditions of the course award. The grade awarded is based on the total marks achieved across all course assessment components.
  • Component 1: question paper 135 marks
  • 2 hours and 30 minutes
  • Component 2: assignment 20 marks
  • 8 hours of which a maximum of 1 hour and 30 minutes is allowed for the report stage — see course assessment section
  • Pupils are provided with an SQA reference sheet
  • Please note for 2023 exams, assignments remain omitted from the course award assessment.
  • Pupils are graded from A to D.

Progression Pathway: