2024 Spanish - Advanced Higher - Question Paper Finalised Marking Instructions

Sep 28, 2026

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Finalised marking instructions for Advanced Higher Spanish Listening and Discursive Writing for 2024. Provides general principles for positive marking, holistic assessment of content, accuracy, and language resource, and guidance to seek team-leader input for uncertain cases. Includes detailed, question-by-question expected responses for Listening items 1 and 2, with maximum marks and additional guidance on what not to accept. Also covers discursive writing marking methodology using pegged marks table descriptors to select appropriate mark rows.

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General marking principles for Advanced Higher Spanish Listening

Marking instructions for each question - Listening Item 1

Marking instructions for each question - Listening Item 2

General marking principles for Advanced Higher Spanish Discursive Writing

Holistic marking and pegged marks table approach

National Qualifications 2024 2024 Spanish Listening and Discursive Writing Advanced Higher Question Paper Finalised Marking Instructions © Scottish Qualifications Authority 2024 These marking instructions have been prepared by examination teams for use by SQA appointed markers when marking external course assessments. The information in this document may be reproduced in support of SQA qualifications only on a noncommercial basis. If it is reproduced, SQA must be clearly acknowledged as the source. If it is to be reproduced for any other purpose, written permission must be obtained [from permissions@sqa.org.uk](from permissions@sqa.org.uk). General marking principles for Advanced Higher Spanish Listening Always apply these general principles. Use them in conjunction with the detailed marking instructions, which identify the key features required in candidates’ responses. (a) Always use positive marking. This means candidates accumulate marks for the demonstration of relevant skills, knowledge and understanding; marks are not deducted for errors or omissions. (b) If a candidate response does not seem to be covered by either the principles or detailed marking instructions, and you are uncertain how to assess it, you must seek guidance from your team leader. (c) Award a mark for each answer. Marks are not transferable between questions and the answers for each question must come from the item. (d) Award marks according to the accuracy and relevance of the candidate’s answers. Award marks where the answer is accurate but expressed in their own words. Marking instructions for each question-Listening Item 1 | Question | | | Expected response(s) | Max mark | Additional guidance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | Do not accept: | | 1. | (a) | | • (it is one of the most) devastating/harmful/damaging threats/challenges/dangers to the environment | 1 | it is bad for the environment
climate
one of the most important issues | | | (b) | | • the first plastic bag | 1 | plastic bottles | | | (c) | | • more than a million | 1 | | | | (d) | | • 50 million plastic bottles are sold daily
• less than half of them are recycled | 2 | only half | | | (e) | | • high cost of collection/separating waste | 1 | high cost of recycling/recollecting | | | (f) | | • burned in incinerators
• end up in rubbish dumps/landfills
• end up in water sources/rivers/the sea
Any 2 from 3 | 2 | end up in the rubbish
end up in water/fountains | | | (g) | | • bamboo cutlery/utensils
• fabric/canvas shopping bags | 2 | wooden cutlery
bags for life | Item 2 | Question | | | Expected response(s) | Max mark | Additional guidance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | Do not accept: | | 2. | (a) | | • reducing plastic consumption/use
• changing our behaviour/habits
• look for/find possible alternatives
Any 2 from 3 | 2 | the consumption of plastic
methods
use possible alternative | | | (b) | | • stop buying single use plastic bottles
• avoid plastic straws (in bars and restaurants)
• always bring reusable bags (when shopping) | 3 | | | | (c) | | • plastic packaging (in supermarkets) | 1 | | | | (d) | | • manufacturers/producers
• supermarket bosses/managers | 2 | fabricants/factories
shop owners | | | (e) | | • milk in glass bottles | 1 | milk and glass bottles
milk in reusable cartons | | Question | | | Expected response(s) | Max mark | Additional guidance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | Do not accept: | | | (f) | | • to get rid of/eliminate unnecessary plastic/packaging | 1 | | | | (g) | (i) | • (already) prepared and ready to eat | 1 | | | | | (ii) | • people are no longer capable of cutting a melon
• people are no longer capable of peeling an orange | 2 | | | | (h) | | • they are the simplest foods to sell without packaging | 1 | | | | (i) | (i) | • use (plastic) container

FAQs

What are the key general principles for marking Advanced Higher Spanish Listening?

Apply positive marking and award marks for relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding. If a response is not covered and assessment is uncertain, seek guidance from a team leader. Award a mark per answer and base marks on accuracy and relevance, accepting accurate answers expressed in the candidate’s own words.

How are marks allocated across Listening questions?

Marks are awarded for each answer separately and are not transferable between questions. Marking should reflect the accuracy and relevance of the candidate’s responses, including paraphrased but correct answers.

How is Advanced Higher Spanish Discursive Writing marking performed?

Marking is holistic, focusing on strengths while accounting for weaknesses when they significantly reduce overall impression. Marks are awarded across three main characteristics: content, accuracy, and language resource, using a pegged marks table to select the row that best matches the descriptors.

Sep 28, 2026

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