£99

#9 Checking for understanding

Course
18 Lessons

What is this course about?

A teacher not checking for understanding is like a painter painting with their eyes closed. However, not all checks for understanding are created equally. In this workshop, we examine some guiding principles - and associated strategies - to ensure our checks for understanding are as effective and reliable as possible.

Prioritisation exercise

Set up

Prioritisation template to print

How to use the grid

Introduction

Diagnosis

Evidence

Checking for Understanding Principles

1. Check for listening before checking for understanding

2. Assume students don’t understand

3. Replace self-report

4. Vary the question types

5. Avoid questions that don’t check anything

6. Check for understanding of prerequisite knowledge before new knowledge

7. Allow sufficient thinking time before you check for understanding

8. No hints before a check for understanding

9. Stop other students from seeing:hearing the answer

10. See the responses of all students

11. Ask the student least likely to know

Wrap-up

Access the resources

Final reflection

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

Who is the course for?

Although all of the examples are from the world of secondary maths, I am confident this workshop is suitable for classroom teachers from any subject or phase.

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?

Everyone will need something to write on, either paper or a mini-whiteboard.
You may wish to print a copy of the prioritisation template in the first section for each person, or they can sketch it themselves.
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.