£99

#4 Mini-whiteboards: Routines

Course
27 Lessons

What is this course about?

Mini-whiteboards are my favourite way of checking students’ understanding. But to fully reap the benefits of using mini-whiteboards, we must first reduce the costs associated with them: faff, time, and potential behaviour issues. This workshop examines practical strategies to make our mini-whiteboard routines slick and effective.

Prioritisation exercise

Set up

1 min
8.88 MB

Prioritisation template to print

40.7 KB

How to use the grid

5 mins
107 MB

Introduction

Diagnosis

2 mins
22.9 MB

Evidence

4 mins
69.2 MB

Solution steps

Why routines are important

3 mins
76.8 MB

1. Make five key logistical decisions

4 mins
148 MB

2. Invoke the Pen Trilogy

2 mins
54.2 MB

3. Ask students to write their names at the top of their board

1 min
45.4 MB

4. Boards ready and pens ready before you ask the question

2 mins
20.5 MB

5. Train your students to write big

1 min
55.3 MB

6. Hover boards face-down between chin and chest

2 mins
40.2 MB

7. Show boards on your signal, not before

2 mins
76.7 MB

8. Show me when you are ready

2 mins
53.4 MB

9. Decide what you want students to write if they do not know the answer

2 mins
41.3 MB

10. Insist everyone holds up their board, even if it's blank

1 min
47.4 MB

11. Combat students looking at each other’s work

3 mins
153 MB

12. Tell students not to rub out their answers

2 mins
20.7 MB

13. Consider having a departmental mini-whiteboard policy

3 mins
76.4 MB

14. Turn the routine into a Call and Respond

2 mins
103 MB

15. Showcase excellent mini-whiteboard use

1 min
45.8 MB

16. Don’t let standards fall throughout the lesson

2 mins
89.6 MB

17. Start with non-subject content

2 mins
75.4 MB

18. Practice, practice, practice the routine

2 mins
33.3 MB

Final reflection

2 mins
87.1 MB

BONUS: Mini-whiteboard purchasing decisions

Mini-whiteboard purchasing decisions

3 mins
65 MB

Wrap-up

Access the resources

1 min
6.78 MB

FAQ section

Frequently asked questions

Who is the course for?

This workshop is not maths-specific or phase-specific. It is relevant to classroom teachers of 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.