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#20 Purposeful Practice

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  • 24 Lessons

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What is this course about?

Purposeful Practice describes a special type of activity that can help bridge the gap between Consolidation and Problem-Solving. In this workshop, we look at three activity structures that can provide such Purposeful Practice to all our students and discuss strategies for getting the most out of them.

Contents

Introduction

Diagnosis
Three different types of practice
Where Purposeful Practice fits into a Learning Episode
High-value activity structures

1. Completion tables

1. A completion table for you to try
Completion table to print.pdf
2. Why I like completion tables
3. Completion tables top tips
4. Where to find completion tables
Reflection

2. Venn Diagrams

1. A double Venn diagram for you to try
2. A triple Venn diagram for you to try
3. Why I like Venn diagrams
4. Venn diagrams top tips
5. Where to find Venn diagrams
Reflection

3. Open Middle problems

1. An open middle problem for you to try
2. Why I like open middle problems
3. Open middle problems top tips
4. Where to find open middle problems
Reflection

Wrap-up

FAQ - Where do I find the time?
Final reflection
Access the resources

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

Who is the course for?

This workshop is relevant for maths teachers from Key Stages 2 upwards. The content may transfer to Key Stage 1, but I cannot promise.

Can I share this course with my colleagues

After you purchase this course, you can show the videos to colleagues as part of a whole school CPD session or a departmental meeting.

You are not allowed to share the videos to colleagues outside of your school.

Do I need to prepare anything in advance?

  1. Everyone will need something to write on, either paper or a mini-whiteboard.

  2. You may wish to print a copy of the prioritisation template in the first section for each person, or they can sketch it themselves.

  3. Colleagues will have lots of opportunities to discuss ideas, so please ensure the seating arrangements facilitate this.

Where can I find the research and resources mentioned in the course?

I will share a link at the end of course showing where you and your colleagues can access all the relevant research and resources

Can I pay via invoice?

The easiest way to pay is online. The service accepts all major cards as well as PayPal. Paying this way gives you immediate access to the course, and you can access a VAT receipt by clicking on your account profile.

But if you need to pay via invoice, then no problem!  Just send an email to mrbartonmaths@gmail.com with details of:

1. The email addresses of the person(s) taking the course

2. Your school name and address

3. Who to email to invoice to

Then I will send you an invoice and register your colleagues for the course.