Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN)

SSLN Literacy 2012

The Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) is a sample-based survey which monitors performance in literacy and numeracy in alternate years. This year the main focus of the survey is literacy but there is also a numeracy pre-test taking place at the same time.

We have developed the SSLN area within SQA Academy to help schools in planning for and carrying out the survey.  The SSLN area is also where you will find the Pupil Assessment Area where pupils will access the online component of the survey.

Select this link to view the SSLN Home Page

SSLN Help

SQA Academy accounts have been set up for all schools taking part in the SSLN. If you have misplaced or not received your login information please call 0345 213 6964 or email ssln@sqa.org.uk

The first numeracy survey took place in all schools in May 2011. The report on the findings has now been published.

Based on the SSLN survey findings, Education Scotland has developed this collection of learning and teaching resources to support all those involved in the development of young people’s numeracy skills.

SQA Academy and Scotland's Colleges

SQA Academy and Scotland's Colleges have created a unique suite of staff development opportunities using a blended learning approach.
Select this link to view the joint courses with Scotland's Colleges.

Support materials for NCs and NPAs

These e-materials have been developed with support from the European Social Fund (ESF).

SQA, working in partnership with Scotland's Colleges and other centres, developed web-based materials for a number of high uptake National Certificates and National Progression Awards. These resources are designed to support learners and to help tutors when delivering these qualifications.

Select this link to view the list of materials available.

Professional Development Workshops - re run

We will be re-running the online professional development workshops (PDWs) in Maths and Psychology Research Investigation. When we ran this before they proved to be very popular and the course evaluation was extremely high as can be seen here.

PDWs now live

If you have signed up for a PDW in Higher Maths it can be accessed here:

Go to PDW H Mathematics

If you have signed up for a PDW in Higher Psychology Research Investigation it can be accessed here:

Go to PDW H Psychology RI

Appointee Training

Marker support and training

E-marker helpline - 0345 213 6798

e-marking 2012

The 'e-marking 2012' course has been developed to prepare Principal Assessors, Team Leaders and Markers who will be using the new Scoris Assessor system to mark their scripts online.  Select this link to view the 'e-marking 2012' course.
Select this link to view the 'e-marking 2012' course.

Marking Team Support 2012

The 'marking team support 2012' course has been developed to support marking teams that have recently moved from central marking to traditional marking.
Select this link to view the 'marking team support 2012' course.

Electronic Marks Capture Training 2012

The 'electronic marks capture training 2012' course has been developed to prepare Principal Assessors, Team Leaders and Markers who will be using Appointees Online to mark their scripts online.
Select this link to view the 'electronic marks capture training 2012' course.

Specific Appointee Roles

Some scheduled courses relate to specific appointee roles. These courses also link to the General Teaching Council’s Professional Recognition framework.
Select this link to view the Appointee Training courses

Generic Appointee Training

These courses allow you the opportunity to consolidate your learning and understanding of the practical aspects of your appointee role and generate evidence for your SQA CPD Record.
Select this link to view them

External Verifier Training Courses

All the courses for External Verifiers have been brought together.
Select this link to access the External Verifier Training