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Study Support

SQA Past Papers

Exam past papers for the last 3 years. Marking instructions also available so you can see what the examiners are looking for in your answers.

Save paper by working from screen or copying and pasting relevant questions into a Word document before printing out. Remember – you don’t do the whole exam paper, therefore don’t need all of it.


Referencing & Bibliograpy

Referencing & Bibliography – A Guide

My Bib – A free citation tool

Harvard Referencing Generator – a useful online resource to collate your references – books, journals, websites, etc.


Online Revision

Bright Red Publishing – Free revision guides and online revision activities. Register for a free account.

BBC Bitesize – National 4

BBC Bitesize – National 5

BBC Bitesize – Higher

Scholar – Higher and some National 5 courses.

Scottish Curriculum – free downloadable resources and answers (NB. uses DropBox, so not accessibly via school network.)


Subject Specific

Modern Languages – Languages Online

Modern Languages – BBC Langauges

English – SQA Poetry Set Texts – National 5 & Higher

English – Literature Notes from Cliff Notes

English – Literature guides from Spark Notes

English – Suggestions for Advanced Higher English Dissertations (Shetland Library)

Maths – Maths Revision

Maths – My Maths


Study & Revision Skills

How to study, study skills, exam preparation, beating stress, etc.

BBC Brainsmart

SQA: For Learners – Timetable and exam apps; Help with exam prep; Study guides

How to Study

Exam Preparation Tips

Study Tips via Social Media


Useful Apps

BBC Bitesize – Android & iOS

Exam Apps – From the SQA: My Exams and My Study Plan


Revision Guide Publishers

Bright Red

Hodder Education – How to Pass

Leckie & Leckie

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