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#TMBett2014
#TMBett2014 #TMbett2014 @astsupportaali from Mr A Ali This is what I would have presented if I was selected for #TMBett2014 Click to read more
Murder
Resources: Cards with “clues” on- these are just statements of fact about the materials being learnt. Enough so each student Click to read more
I AM READING
*Updated*Create I am Reading Bunting! @ASTsupportAAli book cover bunting to pimp the classroom:) pic.twitter.com/QYtwcvRVfG — Miss Richardson (@jrichardson_j) July 14, Click to read more
Hexagons/Flexagons
Resources: Hexagon templates – either blank or filled in by teacher A3 (or larger) paper Glue/scissors How it works: Hexagons Click to read more
D.I.R.T
Resources: Student exercise books/work marked to a high level with challenging questions, comments and support to guide them to improve Click to read more
Acrostic Relay
Resources: None! What do do: Put students into two teams. Line each team up, one behind the other in front Click to read more
Planning Priorities
Resources: This grid! What to do: When planning/organising your time or writing your to do list, use this format! Guarantee Click to read more
#TwitterHonours
Nominated below are Twitter users that have contributed vastly to the knowledge, skills, practice and confidence of many other teachers Click to read more
D.N.A
Resources The “do now” resource and the explanation of each “do now” slide. What to do This is very much Click to read more
Green Great / Pink Think
Resources: Pink and green pens or highlighters What to do: Pupils write on only one side of their exercise books. Click to read more
Reflection Bubbles
Resources: None Or a thought bubble and a speech bubble shape printed on to paper/Thought bubble stickers. How it works: Click to read more
Progress Pegs
Resources: Pegs and display things! The original idea for Progress Pegs is from https://twitter.com/PeFoulger What to do:Each student has their own Click to read more
Scrabble Art
Resources:Scrabble Tiles?What to do:Ask students to make keywords/terms/ideas/topics link together using scrabble tiles. Great way to involve numeracy and literacy as Click to read more
Mind Map/Musical Chairs
Resources: Teacher to put together using masking tape a number of pieces of sugar paper to create a massive piece Click to read more
Differentiation
*UPDATE* Differentiation from Mr A Ali Try This Ed Support training session on Stretch and Challenge- I have removed some ideas/items. Click to read more
Poetry by Stealth
Resources:None!What to do:Student’s must plant somewhere in your school, a poem that they have written!They might, for example, pin a Click to read more
Marking Codes
Resources:None neededWhat to do:We know the aims of marking are to check understanding- adjust SOW/Lesson Plans. Check progress of students Click to read more
Gingerbread RETURNS…
Resources: Use the blank template of a gingerbread man to assess your student’s learning during the lesson or at the Click to read more
Onion
Resources:The Onion Poster- Click Here It can be printed and placed in books, or on classroom walls, or in student planners. Click to read more
Questioning Approaches
Resources:Table Below:Reference to NSEAD.ORG Strategy/approach Process Gains and benefits Thinking Time: Consciously waiting for a pupil or class to think through Click to read more