TEACHERS fear the new school curriculum will fail because of government mishandling.
The Scottish Secondary Teachers' Association (SSTA) says its members are alarmed at a lack of information and direction from successive Scottish governments.
And they warn more money, books and training are needed.
But teachers are critical o
f plans to scrap the Standard grade and introduce literacy and numeracy tests for all pupils in S4.
A motion proposed by the Aberdeenshire branch of the SSTA also warns teachers could end up with an excessive workload.
The motions will all be voted on by delegates at the SSTA annual conference next Friday.
A spokeswoman for the Scottish Government said it was committed to consulting teachers and taking on board their views.
She said more than 300 schools had been involved in piloting aspects of the new curriculum and feedback, so far, had been positive.
She added: "The draft experiences and outcomes have almost all been released and teachers and others have every opportunity to engage in feedback on the drafts."
From 2012, Standard grades for S4 pupils will be replaced with new General grade exams and compulsory literacy and numeracy tests.
The aim of the new curriculum, to be delivered to schools in August, is to create pupils who are successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.
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