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Qualifications Scotland Chemistry Changes 2026/27: What Students Need to Know
With Qualifications Scotland publishing the updated National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher Chemistry course specifications for the 2026/27 academic year, many students are wondering what this means for their exams. The short answer? There's no need to panic. Despite some headlines around qualification reform, the changes to the Qualifications Scotland Chemistry courses are actually very minimal. The course content remains largely unchanged, meaning students will still study t
Kimberley Ross
Jun 152 min read


A New Chapter for Scottish Education: Qualifications Scotland Starts Today
Today marks a pretty significant moment in Scottish education history. Today, Monday, December 2nd 2025, is the first day that Qualifications Scotland officially becomes a legal entity, replacing the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Find out what that means for you as a student.
Kimberley Ross
Dec 2, 20255 min read


Why Blood Comes in Different Colours: The Chemistry Behind the Spooky Science
Advanced Higher Chemists, this one's for you! Since it's Halloween season let's dive into one of those 'brilliant' SQA exam"using your knowledge of chemistry" questions that asks why different animals have different colours of blood. Question from SQA Advanced Higher Chemistry 2016 Paper 2 I actually quite enjoy these questions, even though I know a lot of you probably hate them because they seem a bit weird at first. You're probably thinking "how the heck am I meant to know
Kimberley Ross
Nov 2, 20255 min read


"All Aboard The Struggle Bus!" - Learning to Prepare for Your SQA Exams and Finding What Actually Works
Struggling to find a revision method that works? Learn why exam technique matters more than just knowing facts, and how to revise effectively for SQA exams.
Kimberley Ross
Oct 14, 20254 min read


What's New in the 2025 Advanced Higher Chemistry Project Assessment Task?
The SQA has quietly rolled out a new version of the Advanced Higher Chemistry Project Assessment Task, and if you're teaching or studying this course, it's worth knowing what's changed.
Kimberley Ross
Oct 4, 20255 min read


The Secret Element to Your Chemistry Success: Exam Technique
Struggling with chemistry exams despite knowing the content? Learn the exam techniques that turn your knowledge into you achieving your full chemical potential!
Kimberley Ross
Sep 19, 20256 min read


Stay on Top of School Work (Without Burning Out) - Refine Your Study Routine
Going back to school after the summer holidays can feel like a shock to the system. One minute you’re used to long lie-ins, hanging out...
Kimberley Ross
Sep 15, 20254 min read


Getting Started with Your Advanced Higher Chemistry Project
Discover the best SQA Advanced Higher Chemistry project topics, avoid common mistakes, and learn how to plan your project.
Kimberley Ross
Sep 6, 20254 min read
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