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The SQA's functions and responsibilities are laid out in the Education (Scotland) Act 1996 as amended by the Scottish Qualifications Authority Act 2002. Until their merger, the two major Scottish examination authorities were the Scottish Examination Board (SEB) and the Scottish Vocational Education Council (SCOTVEC).
The Scottish Government Authorities responsible for Education decided to slowly phase out the Standard Grade system in favour of the Scottish Qualifications Authority's Higher Still system [3] [4] as many students and teachers felt that the jump from Standard Grade to Higher was too difficult, particularly in subjects such as English. Although ...
A leak [citation needed] reveals that the Scottish Qualifications Authority failed to sort out non-urgent Higher Grade exam results within the planned deadline—and the new Chief Executive was not told. 9 November 2000; Jack McConnell appoints a new Scottish Qualifications Authority board. 16 of the 24 members have been replaced. 25 November 2000
Final exam Pre-school: Nursery: Ages 3 to 4: Early learning: None, schools may set end of year tests. Primary School: Primary 1: Ages 4–5 or 5–6: Broad general education: SNSAs (P1) Primary 2: Ages 5–6 or 6–7: None, schools may set end of year tests. Primary 3: Ages 6–7 or 7-8 Primary 4: Ages 7–8 or 8–9: SNSAs (P4) Primary 5: Ages ...
Reigning champion Santos Laguna failed to advance to the final losing 2-1 on a two-leg aggregate (0-0 in the first leg) to eventual champions Toluca in the semifinals, and were unable to defend their title. The team of Toluca would beat Cruz Azul 7-6 in penalties after tying 2-2 on a two-leg aggregate (2-0 in the first leg).
The knockout stage of the 2007–08 UEFA Champions League began on 19 February 2008, and concluded on 21 May 2008 with the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia. The knockout stage involved the 16 teams who finished in the top two in each of their groups in the group stage .
The 9th FINA Swimming World Championships (25 m) were held at the Manchester Arena, in Manchester, United Kingdom 9–13 April 2008. The United States topped the medal table with 10 gold medals , though host team Great Britain took home the most medals (24).
Primera División de México (Mexican First Division) Clausura 2008 was a Mexican football tournament - the second of two tournaments held in the 2007-08 season. It began January 18, 2008 and ran until June 1, 2008. Veracruz and Morelia inaugurated the season, with Morelia winning 1–0.