National 1 evidence prompts
Matching numerals to objects, sorting by colour or shape, choosing more/fewer, coin recognition and routine sequencing.
Record the response method and support level used during the successful task.
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Evidence prompts and practical support guidance
Focused teacher guidance for National 1/2 evidence, ASN visual tasks, observation notes, support levels and practical classroom resources.
National 2 evidence prompts
Money totals, time routines, measuring with real tools, simple data choices and supported practical problem solving.
Keep evidence practical and linked to the real-life context.
Observation evidence
Record skill, context, prompt level, response method, evidence type and what changed from the previous attempt.
Use observed evidence, classwork, photographs or discussion notes where appropriate.
Next steps
Repeat the same skill with one changed object, number, unit or context before moving to a less supported task.
Next steps should be small, teachable and needs-focused.
Support strategies
Use visual choices, real materials, first-then boards, reduced fields, adult modelling and short repeated routines.
Avoid diagnostic claims; describe the support that helped.
UK money task evidence
Use real or plastic UK coins and notes, clear price labels and vocabulary such as cost, total, change and enough money.
Check recognition, counting by value and transfer to a new price.
Copyable evidence note examples
Evidence may come from observation, discussion, pupil response and classwork. These notes support teacher judgement and are not a formal SQA judgement.
Observation: Learner matched 5 counters to the numeral 5 using a visual choice field and some adult prompting.
Next step: Repeat with 6 and 7 counters, then change the objects to check transfer.
Support strategy: Keep the visual field small, model one example, then pause for an independent response.