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Fourth level experiences and outcomes

Fourth level usually covers S1 to S3. Education Scotland's guide: "S1 to S3, but earlier for some. Broadly equates to SCQF level 4".

By curriculum area

Responsibility of all

57 of these Es&Os are literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing statements marked "across learning". They belong in every teacher's planning, and are marked "Across learning" in each list.

Fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level 4. Pupils who reach it in S3 are often ready for National 4 or National 5 courses in S4.

Questions teachers ask

What does fourth level cover?
Fourth level usually covers S1 to S3. Education Scotland's guide: "S1 to S3, but earlier for some. Broadly equates to SCQF level 4". There are 346 fourth level experiences and outcomes across 8 curriculum areas.
Can Heapso plan S1 to S3 lessons for fourth level?
Yes. Choose "Plan this" next to an experience and outcome, or set your curriculum to Scotland and pick the stage. Heapso writes a lesson, unit or worksheet that cites only the codes you choose.

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Choose an area above and press Plan this next to an experience and outcome, or start with any topic. Free to start.

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