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#5 Mini-whiteboards: Checking for Understanding

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What is this course about?

Once we have reduced the costs associated with using mini-whiteboards, our next job is to ensure we maximise our ability to collect valuable data from our students to increase the reliability of our checks for understanding. In this workshop, we look at innovative, practical strategies to do exactly that.

Contents

Prioritisation exercise

Set up
Prioritisation template to print
How to use the grid

Introduction

Diagnosis
Evidence

Solution steps

1. Standardise the format of responses
2. Control the flow of information
3. Ask students to lower their boards if they have a specific answer
4. Make use of both sides of the mini-whiteboard
5. One answer per check for understanding
6. Assess multi-step questions using Step-by-Step
7. Pay attention to the responses of certain students
8. Ask students to add a confidence score in the corner
9. Collect student answers on the board
10. Use the Tick Trick to help students reflect on their work
11. If there are many possible correct answers, do a Turn and Talk
12. Don't worry about a lack of evidence in students' books
Reflection

Book-to-Board

Book to Board introduction
1. Circulation
2. One at a time
3. Quick check
4. Critical question
5. Step-by-Step
Reflection

Wrap-up

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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?

  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.