Higher Modern Studies 2020/2021 (PDF format, download) [20/21E]

Complete Higher Modern Studies prelim paper (60 marks).

This pack includes both question papers (80 marks) and full marking guide. Paper 1 (extended response questions (3 sections), 52 marks, 1 hour 45 minutes) and Paper 2 (3 mandatory source questions, 28 marks, 1 hour and 15 minutes).

The question papers are carefully balanced and closely emulate the national standard. The papers appropriately sample material from the full course to help generate valid, reliable and robust estimates. The detailed marking scheme gives likely candidate responses and full guidance on marks allocations.

P&N Modern Studies prelim papers are drafted by setters whom we have headhunted on the basis of their considerable experience of the examination system at appropriate levels. Papers are securely trialled by professionals who “work the papers” to ensure materials are of an appropriate level of demand, balance, etc. and that marking instructions closely reflect current SQA marking standards/marks allocations. 

All 2020/2021 P&N papers fully comply with current SQA Arrangements Documents etc. valid for the next SQA examination diet (2021). Our prelim question papers contain completely new material each year and are guaranteed ‘sight unseen’. Papers are independently scrutinised to ensure a high quality, valid and reliable assessment resource which offers appropriate challenge.

Download P&N Modern Studies Prelims Flyer 2020/2021

(Flyers were finalised and issued to centres before SQA’s 14/8/20 proposed modifications for session 20-21. For an update on P&N’s response, please see our updates)