Part 1: Problem solving with NRICH
Read the first of two guest posts from Liz Woodham, Primary CoordinatorÌýat NRICH, with advice on how their mathematical tasks can be used inÌýtheÌýclassroom.
People, pedagogy and progress
Skills for Writing
Alongside Professor Debra Myhill, we've developed Skills for Writing to provide an evidence-based approach to accelerating progress in writing at KS3, which:
- Embeds theÌýprinciples of the Grammar for WritingÌýpedagogy
- Teaches grammar in aÌýcontextualised way
- Motivates your students toÌýwrite independently
Teacher Partner Programme
All of our products and services are developed with our educational experts, and have the rigour and attention to detail that we know customers expect of us.
We also recognise that these products need to work in the real world - our customers are using our products each and every day to support their own best practice.
Pedagogy
What makes an excellent teacher? Research shows that a good sense of humour and a conversational style are two of the key ingredients of great teaching.
At the heart of our literacy resources is the importance ofÌýhowÌýthey are taught. Take a look at how we've worked with Professor Debra Myhill, at The University of Exeter, to embed the Grammar for Writing pedagogy.Ìý
Recent news and blog posts
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Primary assessment stripped back
Assessment has been the big issue this year, with the DfE encouraging schools to innovate and approach it with fresh eyes, free from the constraints of levels.
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How obligatory are the writing exemplification materials?
Well, that is the billion dollar question. The introduction to the materials states in no uncertain terms that schools and LAs must refer to them to ensure that their TA judgements are accurate and standardised across and between schools - which actually makes sense.Ìý
