Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths
Scotland has a long tradition of expertise, innovation and achievement in STEM – and it’s an integral part of our future economic and social development.
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Experiences and outcomes
Use the experiences and outcomes to help plan learning and assess progress across all curriculum areas.
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Curriculum principles and practice
The principles and practice documents are essential reading for practitioners as they begin, and then develop, their work with the statements of experiences and outcomes.
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Benchmarks
Developed to provide clarity on the national standards expected within each curriculum area at each level.
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Family learning - Science, Glasgow Clyde College Last updated on 09 November 2026This exemplar highlights the creative approaches used to engage parents with little or no previous experience in science to undertake a series of learning experiences related to STEM topics.
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DYW – Interesting Practice: Skills development through STEM - Dalziel High School Last updated on 09 November 2026
At Dalziel High School there is a focus on STEM careers supported by school-employer partnerships with the engineering and financial companies.
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DYW - Interesting Practice: DYW across the Curriculum - a partnership approach at Ardrossan Academy Last updated on 09 November 2026
All subject areas at Ardrossan Academy actively collaborate with partners to develop and deliver a curriculum that supports the development of pupils’ employability and career management skills.
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From Places to Pedagogy - Robert Gordon’s College innovative and dynamic learning environments Last updated on 09 November 2026
Find out about the rationale and philosophy underpinning the creation of dynamic learning spaces for children and young at Robert Gordon College in Aberdeen City.
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STEM Family Learning at Larbert High School, Falkirk Last updated on 09 November 2026
This practice exemplar demonstrates how Larbert High School in Falkirk worked with young people and their families through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skill-based learning challenges.
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Digital Scotland Challenge Badge – Girlguiding Scotland Last updated on 09 November 2026
The Digital Scotland Challenge Badge aims to empower every girl to make the most of the opportunities technology offers.
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STEM practice at St Andrew’s Secondary School, Glasgow Last updated on 09 November 2026
A cross-curricular approach to raising attainment in STEM with a focus on mathematics and numeracy.