The document provides an introduction and overview of Scotland and the Scottish Borders, as well as background information on the Curriculum for Excellence initiative and Determined to Succeed strategy. It discusses the unique culture and challenges in Scotland, and how the curriculum aims to develop skills for students' work, life, and the economy. Key aspects of the curriculum framework like the four capacities, experiences and outcomes, and partnership approach are summarized.

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2. Lawrence Alexander Curriculum for Excellence Manager Scottish Borders Council [email_address]

7. 2004 – Initial report 2004 – 06 Early implementation 2006 – 2011 – Second phase implementation and review

10. 4 Strands Employer Engagement Enterprise Education Entrepreneuria l Work-based learning Career education

18. Four Capacities for all learners. What will this mean?

25. Curriculum areas and subjects Religious and moral education Sciences Social Subjects Technologies Expressive arts Health & well being* Languages* Mathematics* * Elements of this area are the responsibility of all educators .

26. Progression Level Stage Early The pre-school years and P1 or later for some First To the end of P4, but earlier for some Second To the end of P7, but earlier for some Third & Fourth S1 to S3, but earlier for some. Fourth level equates broadly to SCQF level 4 Senior phase S4-S6 and college or other means of study

28. Experiences & Outcomes Number, money and measure Early First Second Third Fourth Estimation and rounding I am developing a sense of size and amount by observing, exploring, using and communicating with others about things in the world around me. MNU 0-01a I can share ideas with others to develop ways of estimating the answer to a calculation or problem, work out the actual answer, then check my solution by comparing it with the estimate. MNU 1-01a I can use my knowledge of rounding to routinely estimate the answer to a problem, then after calculating, decide if my answer is reasonable, sharing my solution with others. MNU 2-01a I can round a number using an appropriate degree of accuracy, having taken into account the context of the problem. MNU 3-01a Having investigated the practical impact of inaccuracy and error, I can use my knowledge of tolerance when choosing the required degree of accuracy to make real-life calculations. MNU 4-01a Number and number processes including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and negative numbers I have explored numbers, understanding that they represent quantities and I can use them to count, create sequences and describe order. MNU 0-02a I have investigated how whole numbers are constructed, can understand the importance of zero within the system and can use my knowledge to explain the link between a digit, its place and its value. MNU 1-02a I have extended the range of whole numbers I can work with and having explored how decimal fractions are constructed, can explain the link between a digit, its place and its value. MNU 2-02a I can use a variety of methods to solve number problems in familiar contexts, clearly communicating my processes and solutions MNU 3-03a Having recognised similarities between new problems and problems I have solved before, I can carry out the necessary calculations to solve problems set in unfamiliar contexts MNU 4-03a

29. Achievement for all Recognising and celebrating the achievements of all children and young people Hobbies Charity Carers Sports Voluntary work Work experience National awards

31. A Curriculum for Excellence- A Curriculum for Everyone Local Authority Further education Community education Business Health Voluntary groups Parents Teachers Social work And Many Others!!! A Curriculum for Everyone

33. Finding out more Website Address LTScotland http:// www.ltscotland.org.uk / Parents as partners http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentsaspartnersinlearning/index.asp Parentzone http:// www.ltscotland.org.uk/parentzone/index.asp Lawrence Alexander Curriculum for Excellence Manager SBC [email_address] SQA http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/1.html Determined to Succeed http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/learningteachingandassessment/learningacrossthecurriculum/themesacrosslearning/enterprise/index.asp Scottish Government (Qualifications) http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Education/Schools/curriculum/qualifications