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Advanced Higher Modern Studies
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Essential Information
Course specification.
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Specification (Gaelic Medium) February 2020
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Specification September 2019
2022 revision support for learners
- 2022 revision support for learners: Advanced Higher Modern Studies
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
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Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper September 2019
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Question Paper
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Marking Instructions
Coursework ( 12/09/2023 )
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Advanced Higher Modern Studies Approved List of Dissertations October 2021
- Project-dissertation title feedback form September 2023
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Modern Studies September 2019
- Guidance on conditions of assessment
- Coursework for External Assessment
Understanding Standards ( 10/10/2023 )
- Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Audio Presentations
- Overview of course assessment 2020-2021
- Overview of course assessment 2019 (16 minutes)
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
- Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports ( 14/09/2023 )
Course reports.
- 2023 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2023
- 2022 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2022
- 2019 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2019
- 2018 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report September 2018
- 2017 Advanced Higher Modern Studies Course Report October 2017
Verification Reports
- Modern Studies Verification Key Messages Round 1 March 2018
- Modern Studies Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019
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Higher modern studies, potential essays.
See the document below for a list of potential essays. Use this to plan essays and revise knowledge, analysis and evaluation. Remember that there are many ways to word questions so practice being able to determine exactly what the question is asking you and figure out the structure.
For the crime and the law section there are no example questions – I may update this later. Just be aware that you could be asked about the causes, consequences and responses to crime.
Examples of ku Possible Questions MARCH 2018
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29/12/23 UPDATE: Terrorism added in National 5 section; Advanced Higher content updated; revision strategy suggestions published.
Please note: Since August 2019, we have taught 'Crime and the Law in the UK' at Higher. Therefore, this page will no longer be updated.
Social Inequality in the UK
Social Inequality in the UK is 'Part A' of Section 2 in the exam paper. You use your knowledge & understanding of socio-economic issues in the UK to answer one question. The topics studied are detailed in the Course Assessment Specification (CAS), which is outlined below. Use the contents table below to click to relevant headings.
Course Assessment Specification (CAS)
In the social inequality context, candidates focus on the impact of social inequality on any relevant group.
reasons why income and wealth inequality exists
reasons why health inequalities exist
effect of inequality on a group or groups in society
individualist and collectivist debate
effectiveness of measures taken to tackle inequalities, including government measures
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Class resources and materials
The documents in the section below were given out in class and are intended to support your revision.
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Universal credit, causes of poverty, essay questions.
The questions below are common essay questions, drawn from either past papers or made up to provide examples, based on the CAS at the top of this page. The essay answers below may be completed or provide you with the skeleton necessary to create a comprehensive response in the exam.
Collectivism-Individualism
Kindly shared by Mr Beattie at Vale of Leven Academy.
Lifestyle choices
General essay revision, government responses to health inequalities.
This part essay template looks at the success and failure of the sugar tax and minimum unit pricing to address health inequalities. The essay responds to the following question: 'Government policies have failed to reduce health inequalities. Discuss. (20 marks).'
Effectiveness of tackling social inequalities
This part essay template looks at the success and failure of the NHS and wider health services in addressing social inequalities in the UK. The essay responds to the following question: 'Evaluate the effectiveness of the health services in tackling social inequality. (12 marks).'
Theories of the welfare state
This part essay, part plan looks at the different theoretical perspectives of the welfare state. It addresses the following question: 'Health and welfare provision should be the responsibility of the government. Discuss. (20 marks).'
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March 26, 2018 Uncategorized. See blow for model essays on various USA sub-topics: USA Influence - USA Influence Model Essay. USA influence 2 - USA-Influence-Model-Essay. Rights and Responsibilities 12 mark analyse paragraph - Rights and Responsibilities USA Essay. Political progress minorities essay paragraph - Progress for Minorities ...
MODERN STUDIES ESSAY PLANS. "To what extent is there a link between lifestyle and social inequalities? Click the card to flip 👆. 1. + because people from lower socio-economic backgrounds tend to smoke more, they have higher levels of respiratory illnesses. + ASH finds 36% of the poorest 1/5 smoke, versus 10% of least deprived 1/5.
How to structure an essay. Different Modern Studies teachers will give different advice on how to write 20 mark essays, but most would agree that the following is good practice: Introduction. Main ...
There are two types of 20 mark questions: Discuss... Questions. You must provide information and ideas about the topic but you must also analyse and evaluate different views of the statement ...
Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper 2 (Gaelic Medium) June 2019; 2021. There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21. Higher Modern Studies Question Paper 1; Higher Modern Studies Paper 1 Marking Instructions
Higher; Paper One exam questions How to write a 12 mark essay. How to answer Paper One exam essay questions to get for Higher Modern Studies. Part of Modern Studies Exam and assignment
Watch this video tutorial to find out how to structure the perfect essay for Higher Modern Studies (and how to climb the Matterhorn).Subscribe now to keep up...
When you are writing an essay in Modern Studies, just like climbing the Matterhorn, you have to pick the right route. Some routes are safer and will get you to the top. Some routes are more complicated and can lead to trouble. I want to tell you about the route I use when teaching essays to my class, one that can help you get to the top.
Higher Modern Studies. Higher Modern Studies is a course that aims to provide learners with the skills to not just understand the world around them and the contemporary issues therein, but to analyse these issues; to debate them; to identify and explain solutions; and, to identify their place within society as an active citizen. The course ...
Democracy in Scotland and the UK is Section 1 of the exam paper. You will use your knowledge & understanding of contemporary political issues in Scotland and/ or the UK to answer one question. The topics studied are detailed in the Course Assessment Specification (CAS), which is outlined below. Use the contents table below to click to relevant ...
This video gives help and advice on how to answer 20 marks essay questions in the Higher Modern Studies exam.For more help with Modern Studies, please visit:...
Advanced Higher Modern Studies Specimen Question Paper September 2019; 2021. There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21. Advanced Higher Modern Studies Question Paper; Advanced Higher Modern Studies Marking Instructions
March 29, 2018 Uncategorized. See the document below for a list of potential essays. Use this to plan essays and revise knowledge, analysis and evaluation. Remember that there are many ways to word questions so practice being able to determine exactly what the question is asking you and figure out the structure. For the crime and the law ...
The study of a world power focuses on political and socio-economic issues. Candidates may choose a major world power from any members of the G20 group of countries, including the EU, but excluding the UK. extent to which the political system allows democratic participation. political institutions and their ability to dominate government ...
The key part of any type of final conclusion is that it must refer to and answer the question set. You must use evaluative language. One approach is to the following: Summarise what your essay has ...
Terms in this set (6) Number of Essays. Two 20 Marks. One 12 Marks. Time. 1 hour 45 mins. 2 minutes a mark. 20 Marks - 40 mins each. 12 Marks - 24 mins. Marks Breakdown. Structure (2). Knowledge and Understanding (8).
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Veto Legislation Example 2. For example, on the 1st January 2021 senate voted 81-13 to pass National Defence Authorisation therefore overriding Trump's power of veto. Commander-in-chief Explain. This gives the president far-reaching military powers and Congress the power to declare war. Commander-in-chief Example.
Higher Modern Studies Essays. AH2004. 3. I've got a test this Wednesday. It includes 3 essays, 2 20-mark essay and the other one is a 12-mark. I have to study 7 topic in total in order to be ready, but I'm too anxious. I feel I'll not do well or even fail! Please help or give me some tips! Thank you in advance!
Social Inequality in the UK is 'Part A' of Section 2 in the exam paper. You use your knowledge & understanding of socio-economic issues in the UK to answer one question. The topics studied are detailed in the Course Assessment Specification (CAS), which is outlined below. Use the contents table below to click to relevant headings.