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Pupils at Barrhead High, in East Renfrewshire, celebrate their outstanding exam results.

Scotland's exam results 'incredibly positive' as pass rates increase

First Minister John Swinney (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Swinney did not raise Covid results scandal with SQA despite warnings

Debate continues around the use of artificial intelligence in schools.

Exclusive Scots pupils 'will be harmed' unless government acts on AI in schools

Pupils across the country will receive their exam results.

Scotland exam results RECAP: Latest updates on exam results day

Pupils receiving results of the Scottish Qualifications Authority exams.

14 inspirational quotes for young people on SQA results day

Exam results will be delivered on Tuesday.

Explainer What time exam results are released and whether you can appeal

Scottish students to receive a results envelope to reveal a free treat at Zizzi

Black Diamond Cheerleaders, a Scottish team, at The Summit in Florida last year.

Cheerleaders forced to chose between SQA exams and world championships

Learners Becky, Jay and Dani (back row) with models Amy Mackie and Eve Mackie (front row)

Sewing new life paths

Fiona Robertson, Chief Executive of SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) appeared in front of MSPs.

SQA chief executive quits ahead of the creation of a new exams body

Pupils sitting an exam in Scotland (Picture: John Devlin)

SQA announces major changes to Scottish exam timetable after backlash

Pupils at a Scottish school sitting a prelim exam

SQA to review exam timetable amid backlash over Higher English clash

Pupils sitting an exam. Image: John Devlin

SQA tries to ease Higher History concerns raised by teachers

Students sitting an exam

'Poor' pupil performance blamed for falling Higher History pass rate

Scottish English Higher candidates will study at least one text by a Scottish writer

The books SQA Highers English students may have to read this year

Highly-regarded Scottish authors, playwrights, and poets feature on the list

The books in the SQA Nationals English reading list this year

There are calls to overhaul how slavery is taught in Scottish schools. Image: Darren Andrews.

Why slavery 'needs to be taught as early as nursery years'

School children in an exam hall. PIC: David Davies/PA Wire

How disabled pupils face 'deeply concerning' attainment gap

School students in some other countries spend much less time on exams than their counterparts in Scotland (Picture: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)

30 weeks doing exams! Scots pupils are taking too many tests Jonathan McBride

Students at Madras College in St Andrews, Fife, receive their SQA results. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

The stark, sobering figures behind 'collapsing' SQA results Barry Black

Some pupils received a blank space on their emails where they should have got their results in an error the Scottish Qualifications was forced to fix

Pupils receive blank emails instead of exam results in SQA error

Students at Lochgelly High School in Lochgelly, Fife, check their results on a smart phone

Exam results Scotland live: SQA chaos as attainment gap widens

Exam results day can be tough. Image: Getty

13 inspirational quotes to help young learners get through results day

Pupils sitting an exam

Find out how students can access their marked exam papers

Pupils will get their exam results next week (Pic: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Explainer What time are Scotland exam results released and can I appeal

SQA students will receive their Nationals and Highers results this Tuesday (File photo: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

Grades and marking explained ahead of SQA results day

Helplines will open as pupils get their exam results (Pic: Submitted)

Why 145,000 Scottish pupils are urged not to 'panic' over exam results

For Scottish students, results day is almost here (Stock photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

What to expect on Scottish Highers results day

Exclusive Schools 'struggle' with exams as 8,000 more pupils need special help

Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP says school girls need more encouragement to go into STEM careers.

The school subject choice gender clash and why it starts at pre-school

Students who believe there may have been an issue with how their exams were marked can appeal their grade (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

How to appeal your Scottish Nationals or Highers grades

For many secondary school students, university offers will be dependent on their exam results (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock/Getty)

When secondary school pupils will get their exam results across the UK

Pupils at Craigmount High receiving their SQA exam results last year. Some students opt to wait and open them together (Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nationals and Highers exam boundaries explained as results day nears

Students sitting an exam, as the first assessments start this week. Picture: PA

Explainer Everything you need to know about the SQA exams

Rhianne Grieve and Cally Thomson model some of the creations. Picture: Grant Keelan, PPG Photography

Dundee charity behind unique qualification looks to turn waste into fashion

Glasgow high school pupils sitting exam. Image: John Devlin

Scottish schools still 'several years' away from recovering from Covid-19

A sign for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) building in Edinburgh.

'Major' exam disruption feared as SQA industrial action timetable revealed

High school pupils sitting exam. Image: John Devlin

Return to 'normal' pre-pandemic exam grading standards for Scotland's pupils

A sign for the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) building in Edinburgh.

New SQA chair appointed to help oversee replacement of Scotland's exams body

Why education delays are no longer an option

Exams were cancelled in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

SQA warned it may not be able to award Highers in 2021 as Covid pressures spiked

Students doing exams in a classroom

SQA chief blames 'uncertainty' caused by SNP ministers for staffing problems
Fiona Robertson also raised concerns about proposals to axe exams for S4 pupils

Pupils at Craigmount High receive their exam results. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Ministers were told in January that SQA overhaul timetable was not 'realistic'

Pupils have done well in exams across the board.

Another bumper year for exam entries in Aberdeenshire

Pupils l-r Tess Worley, Abbie Hart and
Leah Mathieson from Craigmount High School in Edinburgh look at their exam results during SQA Results Day 2023. About 140,000 pupils across Scotland are receiving exam results for their Nationals, Highers, Advanced Highers and national certificates. Picture date: Tuesday August 8, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story SCOTLAND Exams. Photo credit should read: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire

No surprises as Scotland's exam results take another step towards 'normality'

A pupil receiving a text message with their exam results. Image: Andy Buchanan/Getty Images

How to appeal SQA exam results and what to know about 2023 changes

Pupils open their exam results. Credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images

University Clearing 2023: A step-by-step guide to Clearing

School students writing answer doing exam in classroom

Jenny Gilruth hopes to 'get back to' pre-Covid exam standards next year

Young people will receive their exam results on Tuesday.

All you need to know about the way exams are marked and graded in Scotland

Pupils receive their results. Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

Pupils urged to seek advice if they have concerns about their grades

Teenage Students In Uniform Sitting Examination In School Hall

Expert warns of difficult choice ahead over return to pre-Covid exam standards

Teenage Students In Uniform Sitting Examination In School Hall

Everything you need to know ahead of SQA exam results day

SQA outlines support to young people across Scotland ahead of results day – your questions answered. Submitted picture

Ad Feature SQA exam results: where to find support

Students across Scotland will be sitting their SQA exams over the next few weeks. (Pic: John Devlin).

Exclusive Did financial 'risks' convince SNP ministers to delay overhaul of SQA?

The University of Stirling research reveals S4 students are studying fewer subjects than before the new curriculum’s introduction

Readers' letters: Curriculum for Excellence flawed from outset

The SQA said it was creating a "narrative" around the Scottish exam results in 2022.

Briefing 'confirms 2022 exam pass rate suppressed' by SQA, claims expert

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