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There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
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Course reports
(09/10/2025)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
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Past papers and marking instructions - Modern Studies 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/45294516
National 4 Modern Studies BBC bitesize - international issues 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/97d02935
National 4 Modern Studies BBC bitesize - social issues 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/bf7a0c9c
National 4 Modern Studies BBC bitesize - Democracy in Scotland and the UK 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/8b8fb4c1
Higher Modern Studies BBC bitesize - international issues 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/ef25f559
Higher Modern Studies BBC bitesize - social issues 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/dc71d61b
Higher Modern Studies BBC bitesize - Democracy in Scotland and the UK 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/e90d3e4e
National 5 Modern Studies BBC bitesize - international issues 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/cdccd9c4
National 5 Modern Studies BBC bitesize - inequality 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/5e9ba1df
National 5 Modern Studies BBC bitesize - crime, law and the justice system 0
http://ffora.com/rsl/061d3d26