Worked examples are step-by-step explanations or examples of how to solve a particular problem or complete a task. These examples help students understand the problem-solving process and provide a model for how to apply the concepts they are learning. Not only do they include an example of work completed, but they often include annotations/success criteria…
I am frequently asked how to create a Bump It Up Walls in Mathematics. Although maths walls may appear to be trickier, the premise is the same. The awesome thing is that the benefits to your students will also be the same! Visible learning and teaching really matters and has a huge impact on student learning.…
Many students agonise over creative writing and believe they aren’t good writers. Some believe, for example, that they can’t have good ideas. Some students believe that they can’t be good writers because they get low scores in spelling, and some students have been crushed when their entertaining story has achieved a C-grade. How do we help…
Do you ever attempt the assessment pieces that your students need to complete? It can be a really hard thing to do! This is why co-constructing texts with your class is an important learning step. It’s also very powerful. Co-constructing the assessment to an ‘A’ level (or even from a C to a B)…