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Course and assessment: SQA Advanced Higher Modern Studies quiz quiz

15questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. How many marks is the Advanced Higher Modern Studies question paper worth?

  2. How long is the Advanced Higher Modern Studies question paper?

  3. How many of the three optional sections does a candidate answer?

  4. What are the three optional sections of the question paper?

  5. How many marks is the project-dissertation worth?

  6. What is the approximate word limit of the project-dissertation?

  7. At which SCQF level does Advanced Higher Modern Studies sit?

  8. How is the Advanced Higher Modern Studies award graded?

  9. Why is each section titled '[issue] and research methods'?

  10. Which two question types make up a section of the paper?

  11. Which higher-order skills does the course develop?

  12. How does Advanced Higher differ from Higher Modern Studies?

  13. What is a common mistake candidates make with the question paper?

  14. Why should the project-dissertation be started early?

  15. What is the key shift in demand from Higher to Advanced Higher?