Benchmarks: FAQs

This paper aims to answer some of the questions practitioners have asked about the Benchmarks since their publication. It seeks to clarify some key points, and to support effective use of the Benchmarks as part of assessment and moderation.

PDF file: Frequently asked questions (399 KB)

All Benchmarks on this page are in their final form

Benchmarks for literacy and English

Benchmarks for literacy and English (PDF 616 KB)

Benchmarks for literacy and English (Word 1.2 MB)

Benchmarks for literacy and English - Gaelic version (PDF 650 KB)

Benchmarks for literacy and English - Gaelic version (Word 1.2 MB)

Benchmarks for numeracy and mathematics

Benchmarks for Numeracy and Mathematics (PDF 745 KB)

Benchmarks for numeracy and Mathematics (Word 1.2 MB)

Benchmarks for numeracy and Mathematics - Gaelic version (PDF 1.2 MB)

Benchmarks for numeracy and Mathematics - Gaelic version (Word 1.4 MB)

Benchmarks for curriculum areas

Classical Languages

Benchmarks for Classical Languages (PDF 84 KB)

Benchmarks for Classical Languages (Word 1 MB)

Expressive Arts

Benchmarks for Expressive Arts (PDF 273 KB)

Benchmarks for Expressive Arts (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Expressive Arts - Gaelic version (PDF 318 KB)

Benchmarks for Expressive Arts - Gaelic version (Word 1.1 MB)

Literacy and Gàidhlig

Benchmarks for literacy and Gàidhlig (PDF 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Literacy and Gàidhlig (Word 1.3 MB)

Benchmarks for literacy and Gàidhlig - Gaelic version (PDF 1.5 MB)

Benchmarks for literacy and Gàidhlig - Gaelic version (Word 1.5 MB)

Gaelic (Learners)

Benchmarks for Gaelic (Learners) (PDF 415 KB)

Benchmarks for Gaelic (Learners) (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Gaelic (Learners) - Gaelic version (PDF 470 KB)

Benchmarks for Gaelic (Learners) - Gaelic version (Word 1.1 MB)

Health and Wellbeing (Food and Health)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Food and Health) (PDF 935 KB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Food and Health) (Word 2 MB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Food and Health) - Gaelic version (PDF 355 KB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Food and Health) - Gaelic version (Word 111 KB)

Health and Wellbeing (Personal and Social Education)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Personal and Social Education) (PDF 310 KB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Personal and Social Education) (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Personal and Social Education) - Gaelic version (PDF 231 KB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Personal and Social Education) - Gaelic version (Word 1.3 MB)

Health and Wellbeing (Physical Education)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Physical Education) (PDF 509 KB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Physical Education) (Word 1.2 MB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Physical Education) - Gaelic version (PDF 274 KB)

Benchmarks for Health and Wellbeing (Physical Education) - Gaelic version (Word 245 KB)

(Please note there are no Benchmarks for the 'Responsibility of All' aspects of Health and Wellbeing. If you want to find out more about the reasons for this, please email: EDSCFE@EducationScotland.gov.scot)

Modern Languages

Early Level Modern Languages Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks for use from Primary 1 (PDF 199 KB)

Early Level Modern Languages Experiences and Outcomes and Benchmarks for use from Primary 1 (Word 35 KB)

Benchmarks for Modern Languages (PDF 287 KB)

Benchmarks for Modern Languages (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Modern Languages - Gaelic version (PDF 221 KB)

Benchmarks for Modern Languages - Gaelic version (Word 1.1 MB)

Religious and Moral Education

Benchmarks for Religious and Moral Education (PDF 230 KB)

Benchmarks for Religious and Moral Education (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Religious and Moral Education - Gaelic version (PDF 270 KB)

Benchmarks for Religious and Moral Education - Gaelic version (Word 1 MB)

Religious Education (Roman Catholic)

Benchmarks for Religious Education (Roman Catholic) (PDF 306 KB)

Benchmarks for Religious Education (Roman Catholic) (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Religious Education (Roman Catholic) - Gaelic version (PDF 1 MB)

Benchmarks for Religious Education (Roman Catholic) - Gaelic version (Word 333 KB)

Sciences

Benchmarks for Sciences (PDF 724 KB)

Benchmarks for Sciences (Word 1.2 MB)

Benchmarks for Sciences - Gaelic version (PDF 721 KB)

Benchmarks for Sciences - Gaelic version (Word 1.2 MB)

Social Studies

Benchmarks for Social Studies (PDF 271 KB)

Benchmarks for Social Studies (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Social Studies - Gaelic version (PDF 1 MB)

Benchmarks for Social Studies - Gaelic version (Word 470 KB)

Technologies

Benchmarks for Technologies (PDF 418 KB)

Benchmarks for Technologies (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks for Technologies - Gaelic version (PDF 504 KB)

Benchmarks for Technologies - Gaelic version (Word 1.1 MB)

Benchmarks by level

Early level

Benchmarks for early level - All curriculum areas (PDF 348 KB)

Benchmarks for early level - All curriculum areas (Word 2 MB)

First level

Benchmarks for first level - All curriculum areas (PDF 443 KB)

Benchmarks for first level - All curriculum areas (Word 2 MB)

Second level

Benchmarks for second level - All curriculum areas (PDF 554 KB)

Benchmarks for second level - All curriculum areas (Word 2 MB)

Changes documents

The Benchmarks for literacy and English; Literacy and Gàidhlig; and numeracy and mathematics were revised following consultation. The documents below provide details of the changes made to the original versions.

Benchmarks for literacy and English (Revisions) (PDF 819 KB)

Benchmarks for literacy and Gàidhlig (Revisions) (PDF 768 KB)

Benchmarks for numeracy and mathematics (Revisions) (PDF 1.3 MB)

Key messages

Before using the Benchmarks, you are advised to watch the 'key messages' 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.

The Benchmarks - Introduction

PDF file: Benchmarks generic introduction (29 KB)

Moderation

Using the Benchmarks

Benchmarks for curriculum areas beyond literacy and numeracy

Contact us

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.