National 3

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parentforumscot National 3 Subjects A Administration and IT Art and Design B Biology Business C Chemistry Classical Studies Computing Science D Design and Technology Drama E English Environmental Science ESOL F Fashion and Textile Technology G Geography Gàidhlig H Health and Food Technology History Hospitality: Practical Cookery L Latin Lifeskills Mathematics M Media * Modern Languages Modern Studies Music Music Technology P People and Society Physical Education Physics Practical Craft Skills R Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies S Science * Cantonese / French / Gaelic (Learners) German / Italian / Mandarin (Simplified) Mandarin (Traditional) / Spanish / Urdu National 3 progresses on to National 4 For detailed information: Click the subject headings to follow the links to the relevant SQA website pages. Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/CfEFactfileOverview_tcm4-665983.pdf NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Summary of National 3 Qualifications National 3 qualifications build on the learning undertaken within the Broad General Education and also within National 2 qualifications. National 3s may have two or more Units. These Units require learners to develop: • basic knowledge and understanding of the subject • apply skills to a range of simple tasks in familiar contexts, with guidance from teachers. By clicking on each subject heading, you can link to the relevant Scottish Qualifications Authority subject website page. HISTORY NATIONAL 3 WHAT WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE DURING THE COURSE? • Active and independent learning by setting personal targets, reviewing and reflecting on progress and deciding next steps; self and peer evaluation • A blend of classroom approaches including whole class, small group or one to one discussions; direct interactive teaching; fieldwork, visits or trips; application of skills and knowledge to real-life situations • Collaborative learning: in groups or pairs to encourage team- working; with learners in other curricular areas to reinforce and transfer skills; with external partners, as appropriate • Space for personalisation and choice • Applying learning • Embedding literacy and numeracy skills: information-handling; presenting findings; evaluating; talking, listening, reading, writing; using IT; gathering data ASSESSMENT • To gain National 3s, learners must pass all the Units in the Course • Units are assessed by the school/centre (following SQA external quality assurance to meet national standards) • Assessment (or ‘evidence of learning’) may be digital or spoken presentations, posters, leaflets, extended writing, notes, wall displays or podcasts. Learners may use these to build a portfolio to show their progress through the Units • National 3s are not graded.