Retrieval practice and working memory in science lessons

Lee Matkin has shared the Science PDC work that he has led here: 1. Using flashcard apps to improve retrieval Continue reading →

Goal free problems in maths lessons

Nicola Sutcliffe has shared a report on her work as part of the maths department PDC:  

The ARCS model of motivational design in IT and Media

Ian Sutton has shared the work his PDC has undertaken here: Focus: Academic Excellence characteristic 8 The focus is on intrinsic Continue reading →

Diagnostic Questions in Maths

Marc Williams has written the following article on his work within the Maths department PDC: Since February half term I Continue reading →

Formative and Summative Assessment in English

Mark Young has shared the work he has led in the English department on assessment. Feedback from the PDC marketplace Continue reading →

Closing the vocabulary gap – PDC reflections on etymology

Claire has shared her PDC reflections from the music department’s use of tier 2 vocabulary: In music we have been Continue reading →

Geography – extended writing

The Geography team have shared the work they have been doing in PDCs on extended writing: Following our post exam Continue reading →

Performing arts – PDC reflections and academic excellence

In Performing Arts, we have been focussing on KS3 thresholds and how we use these in our lessons. This has Continue reading →