What was the total uptake of A level science subjects at schools and colleges for each year since 1987. - Includes available figures.

What was the total uptake of A level science subjects at schools and colleges for each year since 1987. - Includes available figures.

How many assisted place pupils sat A-level examinations in each of the past five years. - Table given.

How many assisted place pupils sat A-level examinations in each of the past five years. - Table given.

What was the average A level point score of students embarking on first degrees at Scottish higher education institutions in (a) 1991-92, (b) 1992-93 and (c) 1993-94. - Info not readily available (holding answer 19 June 1995).

What was the average A level point score of students embarking on first degrees at Scottish higher education institutions in (a) 1991-92, (b) 1992-93 and (c) 1993-94. - Info not readily available (holding answer 19 June 1995).

Pursuant to his letter of 27th February to the honourable Member for Linlithgow (a) what proposals he has to make changes in the system of written work in relation to physical education examinations in schools and (b) what factors led him to reject the explanation put forward in relation to...

Pursuant to his letter of 27th February to the honourable Member for Linlithgow (a) what proposals he has to make changes in the system of written work in relation to physical education examinations in schools and (b) what factors led him to reject the explanation put forward in relation to...

If he will ensure that teachers of HNC courses in schools and further education colleges will be similarly qualified. - (Holding answer 19 December 1994).

If he will ensure that teachers of HNC courses in schools and further education colleges will be similarly qualified. - (Holding answer 19 December 1994).

What discussions he has had on the Howie Committee's proposal that pupils leaving before the end of S5 should not receive any external certification and various other questions on Howie committee proposals.

What discussions he has had on the Howie Committee's proposal that pupils leaving before the end of S5 should not receive any external certification and various other questions on Howie committee proposals.

How many students in each of the last three years in Scotland were dissatisfied with the higher grades allocated to them and asked for for their papers to be remarked; and in how many cases original marks were (a) upgraded, (b) downgraded and (c) unchanged. - Inc table.

How many students in each of the last three years in Scotland were dissatisfied with the higher grades allocated to them and asked for for their papers to be remarked; and in how many cases original marks were (a) upgraded, (b) downgraded and (c) unchanged. - Inc table.

Which body will be responsible for assessing and issuing achievement certificates for the new Highers, Advanced Highers and National Certificate Modules.

Which body will be responsible for assessing and issuing achievement certificates for the new Highers, Advanced Highers and National Certificate Modules.

What consideration has been given to re-organising the arrangements for assessment and certification of (a) vocational and (b) non-vocational education in Scottish schools. - Inc ref to "Higher Still: Opportunity for All".

What consideration has been given to re-organising the arrangements for assessment and certification of (a) vocational and (b) non-vocational education in Scottish schools. - Inc ref to "Higher Still: Opportunity for All".

If he has considered instituting a points system to enable comparison between Standard Grades, Highers, Advanced Highers and National Certificate Modules. - Inc ref to "Higher Still: Opportunity for All".

If he has considered instituting a points system to enable comparison between Standard Grades, Highers, Advanced Highers and National Certificate Modules. - Inc ref to "Higher Still: Opportunity for All".

What consideration has been given to merging SCOTVEC and the SEB; and what representations he has received from COSLA and other interested bodies on this matter. - Inc ref to "Higher Still: Opportunity for All".

What consideration has been given to merging SCOTVEC and the SEB; and what representations he has received from COSLA and other interested bodies on this matter. - Inc ref to "Higher Still: Opportunity for All".

What consideration has been given to changing the time of year at which pupils in the upper secondary school sit examinat- No plans to change the time of year at which pupils in the upper secondary school sit examinations.

What consideration has been given to changing the time of year at which pupils in the upper secondary school sit examinat- No plans to change the time of year at which pupils in the upper secondary school sit examinations.

To comment on the report of the Howie Committee on curriculum and examinations in upper secondary education in Scotland.

To comment on the report of the Howie Committee on curriculum and examinations in upper secondary education in Scotland.

Statement about school information to be made available for parents under the Parent's Charter.

Statement about school information to be made available for parents under the Parent's Charter.

On what date he expects to publish the Scottish Office Education Department's responses to comments on the Howie Committee's recommendations for upper secondary school re-organisation. (Holding answer 5 July 1993).

On what date he expects to publish the Scottish Office Education Department's responses to comments on the Howie Committee's recommendations for upper secondary school re-organisation. (Holding answer 5 July 1993).

What plans there are to introduce a more comprehensive system of moderation of the internal elements of examination under the auspices of ScotVec and the Scottish Examination Board. - (Holding answer 7.5.93) .

What plans there are to introduce a more comprehensive system of moderation of the internal elements of examination under the auspices of ScotVec and the Scottish Examination Board. - (Holding answer 7.5.93) .

What plans there are to alter the continual assessment element of ScotVec qualifications; what representations he has had regarding the quality and acceptability of ScotVec modules. - (Holding answer 7.5.93).

What plans there are to alter the continual assessment element of ScotVec qualifications; what representations he has had regarding the quality and acceptability of ScotVec modules. - (Holding answer 7.5.93).

Statement on steps taken to implement national testing in schools in Scotland. - Inc fact that SO education department is today sending to education authorities in Scotland a circular; education authorities to introduce the new arrangements for testing in primary schools from January 1993: secondary schools testing should be introduced...

Statement on steps taken to implement national testing in schools in Scotland. - Inc fact that SO education department is today sending to education authorities in Scotland a circular; education authorities to introduce the new arrangements for testing in primary schools from January 1993: secondary schools testing should be introduced...

Pursuant to 213 c153-4W, what steps he has taken to implement national testing in schools in Scotland. - Includes ref to SO Education Dept circular 12/92 & fact that regulations laid before Parliament today.

Pursuant to 213 c153-4W, what steps he has taken to implement national testing in schools in Scotland. - Includes ref to SO Education Dept circular 12/92 & fact that regulations laid before Parliament today.

Pursuant to his reply of 2 Nov 92, 213 c153-4W. - Includes ref to Scottish Office Education Department's circular 12/92.

Pursuant to his reply of 2 Nov 92, 213 c153-4W. - Includes ref to Scottish Office Education Department's circular 12/92.