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1. Introduction to PM Benchmarking - This video is an introduction to PM Benchmarking. It explains why we should use PM Benchmarking, the key features of the PM assessment boxes, what a balanced reader is outlines the PM levelling system, 

2. How to select the correct PM Benchmarking Assessment - This video explains how to select the correct level of PM Benchmarking Assessment for your learners. 

3. Reading Record Conventions - This video explains the reading record conventions that are used when carrying out the PM Benchmarking Assessment. 

4. How to administer a PM assessment - This video explains how to administer the PM Benchmarking Assessment. It uses a worked example to exemplify the process. 

5. Reading Record Conventions in Action - This video explains the reading record conventions in action.  It uses a worked example to exemplify the process. 

6. Gathering and Analysing Data (pt.1) - This video is part one of how to gather and analyse the data. It examines how to use the data from the assessment to calculate the accuracy rate and self-corrections to determine a learner's reading level. 

7. Gathering and Analysing Data (pt.2) - This video is part two of how to gather and analyse the data. It examines how to use the data from the assessment to set next steps for the learner and gives recommendations for further development. 

Videos in this playlist:

1. Introduction to Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) - This video provides an introduction to the main principles of Concrete-Pictorial-Abstract (CPA) approaches in numeracy, which underpin the Midlothian Numeracy Progression. 

2. Subitising - This video explains what subitising means, and why it is a key numerical skill. It also includes suggested activities and resources for developing subitising skills and how these can be linked to addition and subtraction. While these activities are most relevant for learners at Early and First level it's important to be aware that learners working at Second level can have difficulties with subitising. 

3. Part-Whole Models - This video introduces two different types of 'part-whole' models - 'Cherry Models' and 'Bar Models' - and explains how they can be used to develop part-whole reasoning and support deeper understanding of the structure of addition and subtraction problems.

4. Using Blank Number Lines (whole numbers) - This video introduces 'blank' number lines and explains how they can be used to develop a stronger understanding of place value and how different numbers relate to each other. This video covers the use of blank number lines with whole numbers from Early to Second Level.

5. Using Blank Number Lines (fractions, decimals and percentages) - This video explains how number lines can be used to develop understanding of fractions at Early and First level, and how this understanding can then be used to help link fractions to decimals and percentages at Second level.

Videos in this playlist:

1. Assessment - Key Messages - This video gives an overview of key assessment principles and how to gather a range of assessment evidence using both ongoing and periodic assessment.

2. Assessment - Site Overview - This video gives an overview of the assessment resources that have been created to support the Midlothian Numeracy Progression, and how to access and use them.

3. Planning - Getting Started - This video gives an overview of the key planning resources available on the Midlothian Numeracy Progression site, and how to access and use them.

4. Planning - Medium Term - This video provides guidance on approaches for effective medium-term  planning  (also referred to as termly or forward planning) using the Midlothian Numeracy Progression.

5. Planning - Daily and Weekly  - This video provides guidance on approaches for effective daily and weekly planning using the Midlothian Numeracy Progression.  

6. Maths Basic Facts - This video provides guidance on using the Maths Basic Facts progression and resources to assess and develop learners knowledge of key number facts.