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News Release: 27 July 2000: School Attainment in Scotland: 1992-93 to 1998-99

50 most popular National Certificate Modules for school pupils: 1998-99

Table 14


Module Descriptor(1)

Number of Module enrolments

1

Work Experience 1

31,541

2

Communication 3

13,206

3

Core Mathematics 4

12,345

4

Introduction to Literature

12,236

5

Word Processing 1

9,992

   

6

Core Mathematics 3

8,770

7

Introduction to Computer Application Packages

7,691

8

Mathematics: Analysis/Algebra 1

6,999

9

Introduction to Food Preparation Techniques

6,441

10

Word Processing 2

5,622

   

11

Using a Keyboard (x1/2)

5,226

12

Information Technology: Office Applications 1

5,192

13

Life and Work 1

5,131

14

Introduction to Cookery Processes

4,466

15

Desk Top Publishing 1

4,440

   

16

Introduction to Craft Baking

4,204

17

Games and Sports: Basketball 1 (x 1/2)

4,068

18

Games and Sports: Badminton 1 (x 1/2)

3,767

19

Organisation of Practical Skills 1 (x1/2)

3,722

20

Games and Sports: Badminton 2 (x 1/2)

3,568

   

21

Creative Writing 1

3,559

22

Religion and Morality

3,548

23

Literature 1

3,539

24

Communication 2

3,509

25

Physical Education: An Activity Approach

3,492

   

26

Introduction to Computers

3,443

27

Core Mathematics 2

3,418

28

Games and Sports: Basketball 2 (x 1/2)

3,102

29

Introduction to Media Studies

3,000

30

Basic Cookery Skills

2,869

   

31

Creative Writing 2

2,701

32

Work Experience 2

2,679

33

Introduction to Cake Decoration

2,676

34

Mathematics: Calculus 1

2,603

35

Games and Sports: Volleyball 1 (x 1/2)

2,568

   

36

Safe Hygienic Practices (x1/2)

2,539

37

Computer Application Package (Spreadsheet)

2,513

38

The Human Body

2,459

39

Working With Wood 1 (x1/2)

2,426

40

Games and Sports: Association Football 1 (x 1/2)

2,412

   

41

Drawing Skills: Analytical Drawing 1

2,392

42

Food Hygiene Practices (x 1/2)

2,180

43

Community Involvement 1

2,132

44

Introduction to Photography

2,039

45

Ceramics: Introduction to Hand-Building

1,981

   

46

Information Technology: Office Applications 2

1,916

47

Recording of Financial Transactions

1,863

48

Organisation of Practical Skills 2

1,768

49

Preparing Final Accounts

1,731

50

Computer Application Package (Word Processing)

1,648

(1) Modules marked with (x1/2) are half the duration of most modules

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