Challenge pupils to convert information related to the lesson into other formats to improve their understanding.
Launch ResourceAssess your pupils confidence throughout the lesson with this quick AfL activity. Can also be used to show their progress.
Launch ResourceThis is a short plenary which allows pupils to use their learning from the lesson to evaluate a short written statement.
Launch ResourceQuickly assess the groups understanding and progress using true and false statements arranged around the room.
Launch ResourceTest pupils reading and listening skills and understanding of the lesson context by using true or false answers.
Launch ResourceGet pupils to reflect on their lesson through looking at the positives and how to develop areas identified for improvement.
Launch ResourceMain lesson activity in which the pupils follow a carousel of 5 minute activities set up around the classroom.
Launch ResourceGet your pupils to track their learning up the ladder and encourage them to be reflective about their progress.
Launch ResourceIn this task pupils are given various written statements. Using these they are then to identify and justify the odd ones out.
Launch ResourceAn alternative to using text to check understanding by allowing pupils to analyse pictures related to the lessons objectives.
Launch ResourceChallenge your pupils thinking by asking them to predict what comes next from a piece of text related to the lesson.
Launch ResourceSupport your pupils understanding by analysing chunks of text using a simple pyramid diagram to aid learning.
Launch ResourceGet your pupils thinking through carrying out a research task to generate questions for the rest of the class.
Launch ResourceTake a different approach to AfL by using drawing rather than writing to demonstrate understanding of the lesson content.
Launch ResourceA quick action starter using mobile phone text speak to introduce the lessons learning. Make it as easy or difficult as you like.
Launch ResourceAsk pupils to rotate around the room to visit and read statements related to the lesson and rank their understanding of them.
Launch ResourceTest your pupils knowledge and understanding through getting them to compose an argument to decide which is best.
Launch ResourceUse a range of pictures which pupils have to figure out to introduce a new topic. Use class opinion to assess the findings.
Launch ResourceUse ‘boxing’ to encourage active assessment of literacy. A simple technique to focus students.
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Develop active assessment skills through supporting students to focus on the spelling of keywords.
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Utilise the power of listening skills to support the assessment of literacy within written work.
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Challenge your students to assess their use of punctuation with a focus on specific types.
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Give students a starting position through identifying the lines of text containing errors.
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Support student identification of errors within their work with simple, clear codes related to literacy.
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This is a strategy to help students engage with an extended piece of text when reading.
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Use this to support the writing of arguments within extended writing.
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This formula is aimed at helping to construct arguments in relation to text.
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This is a more challenging version of the PEE and PQE formulas for constructing arguments.
This resource is aimed at helping students to understand when to start a new paragraph within their extended writing.
Launch ResourceThis is the main resource for supporting your students in producing extended writing.
This exercise is designed to allow students to use a set of assessment criteria to support their green pen comments.
Launch ResourceThe aim of green pen circles is to encourage students to explore their reflective points.
This is a visual way to ask students to reflect upon the piece of work that they have produced.
The questions used within this task are designed to be generic that focuses on the overall quality of the work that has been produced.
Launch ResourceAsk your students to reflect upon their work in relation to what went well and even better if…
This is a simple, visual way for students to reflect upon their work and also involve their peers in the process as well.
Launch ResourceUse the BIG Assessment framework in conjunction with green pen to use reflection to inform improvements.
Launch ResourceStudents use the BIG Assessment framework to reflect upon their work using green pen.
As part of the BIG Assessment framework there are times when students will receive detailed feedback from their teachers.
Launch ResourceBIG assessment is as much about providing quality reflection as it is about acting upon the feedback given.
Launch ResourceEncouraging students to reflect upon their work is essential to developing their independence around how to improve.
Launch ResourceUse this resource for when you wish to undertake an activity to instruct students.
This resource is designed to be used when the students are to undertake a practical activity to demonstrate their learning.
Launch ResourceThis resource is designed to be used when the teacher needs to give a demonstration to the class or groups of students.
Launch ResourceThis resource is designed to be used when the students are required to watch a video clip.
This resource is designed to be used when the students are required to undertake a listening activity.
Reading is often an important part of a lesson. However what is important is to use clear guidance on what makes effective reading.
Launch ResourceUse this resource for student presentations to the class or groups. The resource includes a set of timers to use so that you can monitor the presentations.
Launch ResourceTeacher explanations form an important part of lessons to impart knowledge directly from the expert.
Use this resource when you want the class to undertake an activity, this could be individual, pairs or groups.
Launch ResourceIn-lesson tests and exams are a great opportunity to build and reinforce examination skills and technique.
During a lesson it is usual to have a period of student reflection on their own work so that they can see how they are progressing.
Launch ResourceA useful activity during a lesson is to have is a period of peer reflection so that they can see how each other are progressing.
Launch ResourcePeriods of extended writing are ideal for developing students’ literacy skills. These can be tied in with the Connect strategy and the Connect Mat.
Launch ResourceThere are times during a lesson when the use of a textbook exercise is a useful way to reinforce the learning taking place.
Launch ResourceThere are times during a lesson when the use of a worksheet exercise is a useful way to reinforce the learning taking place.
Launch ResourceMind mapping is an effective away to download information and to allow students to reflect on the learning they already know.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceLearning Blooms focusses on giving students independent choice over how to interpret their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to consider their learning and produce a hot list of the 10 keywords to summarise the learning within the lesson.
Launch ResourceGet students to prepare a presentation that they will perform to the class. This should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to prepare a presentation that they will perform to the class. This should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to prepare a presentation that they will perform to the class. This should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to write an argument. They will need to consider the main points from the learning and why these are important.
Launch ResourceGet students to use the information that they have learnt to create a series of blog posts to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to design and make a board game that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to be creative when demonstrating their learning through the use of cartoons to represent key facts.
Launch ResourceGet students to write a comparison. They will need to consider what to compare and look at the similarities and differences.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a mind map that reflects the learning that has taken place and identifies how this learning can be improved.
Launch ResourceGet students to create a diagram to demonstrate and apply their learning. They will need to consider how to translate information into graphical form.
Launch ResourceGet students to create flashcards to demonstrate and apply their learning. They will need to consider how to translate information into graphics.
Launch ResourceGet students to create a flowchart to demonstrate and apply their learning. They will need to consider how to translate information into graphical form.
Launch ResourceGet students to consider how they can present their learning as a graph or a chart. They will need to consider how to translate information into values.
Launch ResourceGet students to design and make a hanging mobile that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to use pictures and limited text to produce an infographic to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to demonstrate what they have learnt through the production of a leaflet to outline the different aspects.
Launch ResourceGet students to draft a letter that is based upon a conveying the learning that is taking place to another person.
Launch ResourceGet students to design and make a mini sculpture that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to use the various features of a newspaper article to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to design and make a piece of packaging that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to create a picture mind map to demonstrate their learning. They will need to consider how to translate information into pictures.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a summary picture for a plenary activity. This should challenge them to demonstrate what they have learnt.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a popup card that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to use the various features of a simple postcard to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Get students to graphically demonstrate and apply their learning with poster. Students creativity will challenge their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to reflect upon their learning and from this write a proposal for future learning based upon their own thoughts.
Launch ResourceGet students to consider their learning and produce a set of questions based upon the key points from the learning within the lesson.
Launch ResourceGet students to consider their learning and produce a set of questions based upon the key points from the learning within the lesson.
Launch ResourceGet students to create a relationship diagram to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Get students to plan and act out an interview. This should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to prepare a presentation that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to write a short story (or part of a story) that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to plan and act out a short story. This should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a single sketch that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a series of sketches that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to create a song. The contents of this should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to write a short, concise speech. This should challenge them to demonstrate what they have learnt.
Launch ResourceGet students to design and make a stage set that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to reflect upon their learning using stars and wishes that also rank order the level of importance.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a step-by-step plan that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a drawn step-by-step plan that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to create a story to demonstrate and apply their learning. They will need to devise a plot and characters.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a storyboard that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Get students to design and make a spinner that can be used as part of a game to summarise their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to consider their learning and produce a summary tree containing the key points that summarise the learning within the lesson.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a tweet within the character limit. This should challenge them to demonstrate what they have learnt.
Launch ResourceGet students to reflect upon their learning through using traffic lights and extending this through requiring justification.
Launch ResourceGet students to produce a set of twitter posts within the character limit. This should challenge them to demonstrate what they have learnt.
Launch ResourceGet students to design the layout of a website page that challenges them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceGet students to write an interview that is based upon a conversation related to the learning that is taking place.
Launch ResourceGet students to plan and act out a YouTube video. This should challenge them to demonstrate and apply their learning.
Launch ResourceAs part of the BIG Assessment framework there are times when students will receive detailed feedback from their teachers.
Launch ResourceStudents are to reflect on the ‘Sky High’ question set at the start of the lesson and answer it through reflecting on the learning from the lesson.
Launch ResourceStudents are to reflect upon the learning from their lesson and create a mind map.
Students are to reflect on the ‘Sky High’ question set at the start of the lesson and answer it through reflecting on the learning from the lesson.
As part of the BIG Assessment framework there are times when students will receive detailed feedback from their teachers.
Launch ResourceUse the BIG Assessment framework in conjunction with green pen to use reflection to inform improvements.
Launch ResourceUse the BIG Assessment framework in conjunction with green pen to use reflection to inform improvements.
Launch ResourceUse the BIG Assessment framework in conjunction with green pen to use reflection to inform improvements.
Launch ResourceBIG assessment is as much about providing quality reflection as it is about acting upon the feedback given.
Launch ResourceBIG assessment is as much about providing quality reflection as it is about acting upon the feedback given.
Launch ResourceBIG assessment is as much about providing quality reflection as it is about acting upon the feedback given.
Launch ResourceStudents use the BIG Assessment framework to reflect upon their work using green pen or they can be given the assessment criteria.
Launch ResourceStudents use the BIG Assessment framework to reflect upon their work using green pen or they can be given the assessment criteria.
Launch ResourceStudents use the BIG Assessment framework to reflect upon their work using green pen or they can be given the assessment criteria.
Launch ResourceEncouraging students to reflect upon their work is essential to developing their independence around how to improve.
Launch ResourceEncouraging students to reflect upon their work is essential to developing their independence around how to improve.
Launch ResourceEncouraging students to reflect upon their work is essential to developing their independence around how to improve.
Launch ResourceChallenge pupils to convert information related to the lesson into other formats to improve their understanding.
Launch ResourceAssess your pupils confidence throughout the lesson with this quick AfL activity. Can also be used to show their progress.
Launch ResourceThis is a short plenary which allows pupils to use their learning from the lesson to evaluate a short written statement.
Launch ResourceQuickly assess the groups understanding and progress using true and false statements arranged around the room.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise ask pupils to dream of a desert island and what lesson facts they would take in this fast activity.
Launch ResourceTest pupils reading and listening skills and understanding of the lesson context by using true or false answers.
Launch ResourcePupils are to translate information into a Facebook page and timeline to aid their understanding of the lesson facts.
Launch ResourceGet pupils to reflect on their lesson through looking at the positives and how to develop areas identified for improvement.
Launch ResourceUse this exercise as a quick plenary or AfL activity to summarise pupils learning using a combination of individual and paired work.
Launch ResourceA main lesson activity in which the pupils follow a carousel of 5 minute activities set up around the classroom.
Launch ResourceInstantly check pupils understanding at any point during the lesson and then use this to target additional focussed support.
Launch ResourceIn your room set up an interactive wall display to use for starters,plenaries or AfL activities to engage pupils throughout the lesson.
Launch ResourceGet your pupils to track their learning up the ladder and encourage them to be reflective about their progress.
Launch ResourceIn this task pupils are given various written statement. Using these they are then to identify and justify the odd ones out.
Launch ResourceAn alternative to using text to check understanding by allowing pupils to analyse pictures related to the lessons objectives.
Launch ResourceThrough the use of a post box evaluate pupils progress in the lesson and use this as a focus for group discussion.
Launch ResourceChallenge your pupils thinking by asking them to predict what comes next from a piece of text related to the lesson.
Launch ResourceSupport your pupils understanding by analysing chunks of text using a simple pyramid diagram to aid learning.
Launch ResourceGet your pupils thinking through carrying out a research task to generate questions for the rest of the class.
Launch ResourceGet all your pupils rapidly thinking with this quick fire quiz activity to test understanding of the lessons content.
Launch ResourceAssess your pupils understanding of the lesson and extend this through them setting their own homework task.
Launch ResourceTake a different approach to AfL by using drawing rather than writing to demonstrate understanding of the lesson content.
Launch ResourceSupport your pupils when they get stuck with this tool to promote independence. Get them to think through different avenues of support.
Launch ResourceA simple plenary to summarise pupils learning and judge their understanding through the use of a large target.
Launch ResourceA quick action starter using mobile phone text speak to introduce the lessons learning. Make it as easy or difficult as you like.
Launch ResourceTo improve their understanding get your pupils to think about and filter information into levels of importance.
Launch ResourceUse a Venn diagram to challenge pupils thinking through being able to interpret information using the tool.
Launch ResourceUsing a combination of individual and group work allow pupils to explore the meanings of subject terminology with this starter.
Launch ResourceAsk pupils to rotate around the room to visit and read statements related to the lesson and rank their understanding of them.
Launch ResourceTest your pupils knowledge and understanding through getting them to compose an argument to decide which is best.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be challenged to consider what the lesson will be about using just the sky high question as a starting point.
Launch ResourceUse a range of pictures which pupils have to figure out to introduce a new topic. Use class opinion to assess the findings.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be asked rank order the keywords from the sky high question and justify their reasoning.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be posing additional questions in order to support answering the bigger sky high question.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be challenged to think of as many words associated to the sky high question as possible.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be asked to analyse the keywords identified from the sky high question using differentiated tasks.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be asked to create possible questions to ask their teacher, which they may also have to justify.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be asked to produce a Mind Map using differentiated exercises.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be as to judge their confidence at answering the sky high question.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be to interpret the sky high question as a picture or series of pictures.
Launch ResourceFor this exercise your students will be challenged to breakdown the Sky High question using a Mind Map.
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