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The Scottish Online Lessons blog offers practical guidance for parents and learners in Scotland, focusing on National 5, Higher and BGE
courses. It shares clear advice on revision, exam technique and reducing assessment stress, alongside tips for supporting effective home
learning. Posts highlight subject-specific support across maths, English, history and primary levels, helping families navigate the Scottish
curriculum with confidence.
For many families, National 5 and Higher Maths mark a significant step up. The content becomes more complex, the pace increases and assessments start to feel higher-stakes. Even confident pupils can begin to doubt themselves, while parents are often left wondering how to help without adding extra pressure at home.
Prelims Are Coming Up. How Much Revision Is Actually Enough?. As prelims approach, many families across Scotland start to feel the pressure build. Revision increases, expectations rise, and it can quickly feel as though more must always be done.
Recent analysis published by The Herald has brought renewed attention to the significant rise in pupils receiving additional support needs (ASN) arrangements for SQA exams. As Scotland moves deeper into the 2025 exam cycle, these findings highlight a growing and important reality: more pupils than ever require structured support to access assessments fairly. At Scottish Online Lessons, we work closely with schools, families, and teachers across the country, and we see first-hand how these trends reflect the changing needs of Scottish learners.