Preparing well for your National 5 course means understanding both the exam and the assignment. This page brings together past papers, past assignments, and marking instructions to help you practise, check your progress, and build confidence. Using these resources regularly is one of the best ways to improve your skills and get ready for your final assessment.

Past papers help you understand the types of questions that appear in the exam and show you how the exam is structured. Try completing them under timed conditions to practise working at the right speed. Afterwards, use the marking instructions to check your answers, see where you went wrong, and focus your revision on the areas you need to improve.

Past assignments let you see exactly what the SQA expects in the coursework. By downloading the assignment and files, you can practise completing each task step by step. When you’re finished, compare your work with the marking instructions to see how marks are awarded and what you need to do to improve. Practising past assignments helps you feel more confident and better prepared for the real thing.

Disclaimer: This website isn’t connected to the SQA. All past papers and assignments belong to the SQA and are shared here to help you study and prepare. All exams and assignments can also be found on the SQA webpage.