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Benchmarks
Benchmarks were developed to provide clarity on the national standards expected within each curriculum area at each level. They set out clear lines of progression in literacy and English and numeracy and mathematics, and across all other curriculum areas from Early to Fourth Levels (First to Fourth Levels in Modern Languages). Their purpose is to make clear what learners need to know and be able to do to progress through the levels, and to support consistency in teachers’ and other practitioners’ professional judgements.
All Benchmarks on this page are in their final form.
There are no Benchmarks spanning across all four levels for the 'Responsibility of All' aspects of Health and Wellbeing due to the non linear nature of development and learning in Health and Wellbeing (HWB). Life circumstances can change so quickly with a subsequent impact on mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing that it does not make sense to assign levels in this aspect of HWB.
Before using the Benchmarks, you are advised to watch the introduction videos. These short clips highlight important information that will support your understanding of the Benchmarks and their purpose..
You are also encouraged to watch the Benchmarks exemplification videos and read the supporting papers that provide some early insights into how teachers and schools are beginning to engage with the Benchmarks.
Moderation
Using the Benchmarks
Benchmarks for curriculum areas beyond literacy and numeracy
The following documents were revised through consultation. They provide details of the changes made to the original versions.
Benchmarks for literacy and English (Revisions) (PDF, 819KB)
Benchmarks for literacy and Gàidhlig (Revisions) (PDF, 768KB)
Benchmarks for numeracy and mathematics (Revisions) (PDF, 1.3MB)
If you have a query or any comments about the Benchmarks, please email: Enquiries@educationscotland.gov.scot.
Please indicate in your email which Benchmarks you are interested in.
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