Modern Studies Department :
S5-S6 Higher
Entry level
Standard Grade Modern Studies at levels 1 or 2.
Entry via other subject grade passes at grade 1 or 2 may be accepted – enquiries
to Mrs. Kirkwood or Miss Allardyce.
External Assessment
The external assessment will consist of two question papers.
PAPER 1
Pupils will be required to answer four questions (one from each unit, plus
an additional question from unit 1 or 3).
Questions will test knowledge and understanding and analysis.
- Unit 1: Political Issues in the United Kingdom
- Study Theme 1A: Devolved Decision Making in Scotland
- Study Theme 1D: Electoral Systems and Voting and Political Attitudes
- Unit 2: Social Issues in the United Kingdom
- Study Theme 2: Wealth and Health Inequalities in the United Kingdom
- Unit 3: International Issues
- Study Theme 3C: The United States of America
PAPER 2
There will be a decision making exercise based on Study Theme 2: Wealth
and Health Inequalities in the United Kingdom. This exercise falls into two
parts. The first will consist of a set of sources with short evaluating
questions. The second part will comprise a decision making report in which
students will be required to use the information given and their own
knowledge to make and justify a recommendation through a structured report.
Assessment
Pupils must pass 3 internal unit assessments (NABs) to achieve an
award. NABs are similar to the questions asked in Paper 1 and 2.
The external assessment will consist of two question papers.
Progression
Advanced Higher
Employers regard Modern Studies as a broad based subject that provides the
candidate with valuable skills, and contemporary knowledge of social,
political and economic issues relevant in the world today.
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