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National 2 Lifeskills Mathematics

Teacher evidence resources

Unit-by-unit planning notes for practical tasks, supported assessment prompts and evidence-friendly recording.

Evidence may come from observation, discussion, pupil response and classwork. Use alongside teacher judgement. This is a practice/evidence support tool, not a formal SQA judgement.

Teacher guidance

Number and Number Processes

Count, compare and use number in everyday situations.

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Evidence from pupil response

  • Learner shows the total.
  • Learner shows what is left.
  • Learner places numbers in order.

Evidence from observation

  • Counting strategy used.
  • One-to-one correspondence.
  • Use of number line, counters or matching.

Repeat in another context

  • Change the classroom context.
  • Increase or reduce number range.
  • Move from objects to number line.

Practical evidence task

Solve one addition task with objects.

Suggested teacher prompt

Start here.

Possible evidence note

The learner practised number and number processes in a real-life context with [support used] and showed [response/evidence].

Supports-used checklist

visual matreal objectsverbal promptadult supportcalculator/toolrepeat in another context

Teacher guidance

Money

Recognise UK money and use it for simple shopping tasks.

Open unit

Evidence from pupil response

  • Learner selects named money.
  • Learner builds the amount.
  • Learner chooses enough money and checks change.

Evidence from observation

  • Coin and note recognition.
  • Whether learner counts value or matches by appearance.
  • Use of enough money, cheaper and more expensive.

Repeat in another context

  • Use fewer choices.
  • Move to simple totals.
  • Set up café or shop role-play.

Practical evidence task

Identify selected UK coins and notes.

Suggested teacher prompt

Find 20p.

Possible evidence note

The learner practised money in a real-life context with [support used] and showed [response/evidence].

Supports-used checklist

visual matreal objectsverbal promptadult supportcalculator/toolrepeat in another context

Teacher guidance

Time

Read simple times and connect time to daily routines.

Open unit

Evidence from pupil response

  • Learner matches at least two pairs.
  • Learner selects correct half past pair.
  • Learner orders routine cards.

Evidence from observation

  • Clock matching before verbal time reading.
  • Understanding of routine sequence.
  • Earlier/later language.

Repeat in another context

  • Use learner's timetable.
  • Add half past after o'clock is secure.
  • Introduce simple duration through routine blocks.

Practical evidence task

Match analogue and digital o'clock times.

Suggested teacher prompt

What happens first?

Possible evidence note

The learner practised time in a real-life context with [support used] and showed [response/evidence].

Supports-used checklist

visual matreal objectsverbal promptadult supportcalculator/toolrepeat in another context

Teacher guidance

Measurement

Compare and measure length, mass and capacity.

Open unit

Evidence from pupil response

  • Learner chooses ruler, scales or jug.
  • Learner identifies longer, shorter, heavier or lighter.
  • Learner completes a measure task.

Evidence from observation

  • Tool choice.
  • Comparison language.
  • Whether learner needs real object before picture.

Repeat in another context

  • Measure a different classroom object.
  • Introduce simple units.
  • Record with a photo and adult note.

Practical evidence task

Select the correct measuring tool.

Suggested teacher prompt

Which tool?

Possible evidence note

The learner practised measurement in a real-life context with [support used] and showed [response/evidence].

Supports-used checklist

visual matreal objectsverbal promptadult supportcalculator/toolrepeat in another context

Teacher guidance

Shape, Space and Data

Recognise shapes, sort objects and read simple information.

Open unit

Evidence from pupil response

  • Learner sorts shape or object cards.
  • Learner places or moves an object.
  • Learner reads a pictogram or tally chart.

Evidence from observation

  • Shape matching before naming.
  • Sorting rule.
  • Understanding of position and direction words.
  • Data answer method.

Repeat in another context

  • Use real objects before pictures.
  • Add one new position word.
  • Make a class tally chart.

Practical evidence task

Recognise and sort shapes.

Suggested teacher prompt

Same shape together.

Possible evidence note

The learner practised shape, space and data in a real-life context with [support used] and showed [response/evidence].

Supports-used checklist

visual matreal objectsverbal promptadult supportcalculator/toolrepeat in another context

Teacher guidance

Practical Problem Solving

Use number, money, time and measure to solve everyday tasks.

Open unit

Evidence from pupil response

  • Learner identifies money left or enough money.
  • Learner shares or counts practical items.
  • Learner uses a clock, timetable, ruler, jug or scale.

Evidence from observation

  • Whether the learner identifies the starting information.
  • Visual support chosen.
  • Checking strategy after the answer.

Repeat in another context

  • Repeat in a new familiar context.
  • Use fewer numbers before adding a second step.
  • Ask the learner to choose the visual support.

Practical evidence task

Solve one shopping or budget problem.

Suggested teacher prompt

What do you know first?

Possible evidence note

The learner practised practical problem solving in a real-life context with [support used] and showed [response/evidence].

Supports-used checklist

visual matreal objectsverbal promptadult supportcalculator/toolrepeat in another context