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National 5 exams are to be cancelled in Scotland in 2021 and replaced with teacher assessments and coursework.
Education Secretary John Swinney said a full exam diet during the continuing Covid pandemic was “too big a risk”.
The move came as new restrictions were imposed across Scotland in response to a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases.
Schools are to remain open but Mr Swinney said it was likely students would still face disruption – meaning an “alternative approach” was needed.
He said National 5 qualifications would be judged on “teacher judgement supported by assessment”.
Higher and Advanced Higher exams will go ahead as usual, but “slightly later” in the year.
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