Exam Breakdown (Scottish Highers English): Quizzes
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What are the two mandatory units in Higher English?
What are the two mandatory units in Higher English?
Analysis & Evaluation; Creation & Production
What acronym helps remember the four essential language skills?
What acronym helps remember the four essential language skills?
LTRD
What must you pass to gain the Higher English course award?
What must you pass to gain the Higher English course award?
All internal unit assessments & external
How many marks is Paper 1 worth?
How many marks is Paper 1 worth?
30 marks
What types of texts appear in Paper 1?
What types of texts appear in Paper 1?
Two non-fiction texts
How many marks is Paper 2 worth in total?
How many marks is Paper 2 worth in total?
40 marks
How many marks are the Scottish text questions worth?
How many marks are the Scottish text questions worth?
20 marks
How many marks is the portfolio worth in total?
How many marks is the portfolio worth in total?
30 marks
What are the two pieces in the portfolio?
What are the two pieces in the portfolio?
Discursive & creative writing
What percentage of the final grade comes from examination papers?
What percentage of the final grade comes from examination papers?
70%