How To Pass National 5 Modern Studies
This guide provides detailed information on topics such as Crime and the Law, Democracy in Scotland, and World Power: USA, which are essential for the National 5 Modern Studies exam. It covers key concepts including the nature of crime, causes of crime, the criminal justice system, power and decision-making in democracy, and the political system of the USA. The assessment dates and components are outlined, along with the types of exam questions students can expect. Prepare effectively for success in the examination with this comprehensive resource.
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How To Pass National 5 Modern Studies
Crime and the Law 1. Nature of Crime 2. Causes of crime 3. Consequences of crime 4. Criminal Justice System 5. Responses to crime:- government responses, police, prisons
Crime and the Law Assessment:- October 2023 Will also be assessed in January Prelim
Democracy in Scotland 1. Power and decision making 2. Participation 3. Influence 4. Representation 5. Voting systems
Democracy in Scotland Assessment:- December 2023 Will also be assessed in January Prelim
World Powers:- The USA 1. Political System 2. Influence on other countries 3. Social and economic issues (minimum of 3 issues) 4. Effectiveness in tackling economic issues (minimum of 3 issues)
World Powers:- The USA Assessment:- March 2024 Will also be assessed in Prelim Part 2 March 2024
SQA Examination Date Tuesday 30th April 2024 1pm to 3.20pm
SQA Assessment N5 Modern Studies assessment is divided into 2 components for assessment the SQA marks both. Component Component 1: question paper Component 2: assignment Marks 80 Duration 2 hours 20 minutes 1 hour 20
Types of Exam Questions Knowledge and Understanding Questions 4, 6 or 8 marks Describe orExplain Information Handling Questions 10 marks Support and oppose a view, decision making, conclusions
Accounts for 20 marks out of a total of 100 marks for the course Pupils pick a Modern Studies issue for further individual research with very limited teacher guidance / support Pupils present their findings in a structured manner in a 1 hour internal exam Planning stage December 2023 / January 2024 Write up February 2024
Homework and Class Materials Homework Assignments and assessment dates are communicated to students via Teams Materials we use in class are also uploaded to Teams as we work through each part of the course these can be accessed in the class materials folder which is accessed from the files tab in the general channel of our class team
Study Support After school 3.15 to 4.15 Starting post October holidays Mrs Sibley Monday Miss Lee - Tuesday Miss Smithard - Wednesday All welcome!
Success in Modern Studies Structured revision using a range of revision techniques (Teams Assignment 8!) Understanding the questions and knowing how to structure the answers Timed question practice Check over answers thoroughly and ensure they re packed with knowledge!
How can you help? Encourage your child to read newspapers and watch the news Discuss topic related issues with them Check homework is done on time Microsoft Teams Ensure resources are organised at home Test pupils using core notes and pupil units Encourage a structured approach to revision Access the SQA website and download past papers and marking instructions Proof-read work Encourage them to make list of Qs to ask the teacher Encourage them to attend after school study classes
Summary 3 units 1 exam 80 marks Exam style homework question(s) Timed questions in class End of topic tests October, December, early March January prelim 1st 2 units March Prelim final unit Assignment write-up February
