Research Projects

zxczcxSnowball

Using a writing frameĀ pupils complete one section then scrunch up their paper and throw it to someone else in the room. They read what has been completed so far and continue with the essay/question with the next section of the writing frame.

zxczcxHints and tips

Provide the children with hints, tips or clues to help scaffold learning. These can be differentiated and easily written on post it notes, use QR codes or simply folded paper around the room. You will be amazed how much they want to try on their own before looking at the hint!

zxczcxPost it plus

Use the post it plus app to take images of pupils’ targets, save them and drag and drop to sort their comments into effective feedback, and less effective feedback. A great feedback training tool.

zxczcxPost it targets

Simple yet effective, once pupils have reflected on their work and written their next steps/targets on post it notes they stick it somewhere in the room for next time. When pupils return for the next lesson they simply collect their previous post it note from the place they left it and address their target, ensuring …

zxczcxPassport

Use these passport style assessment templates to encourage pupils to reflect on their work as they progress and set meaningful targets.