We have all been there. Your lesson has finished and you have five minutes left before the bell rings. What should you do? Here are some simple ideas for you to try. Review Review and …
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What to do when you have a few minutes left at the end of class
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5 Ways to Use a Timer in the Classroom
Timers are a must tool for teachers. Here are five ways I love to use a timer in my classroom! 1. Sharing Time – Setting a timer for sharing time is helpful to stay on schedule and …
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5 Ofsted Myths Debunked
According to ‘Ofsted Inspection – Clarification for Schools Ofsted grade lessons – Handbook for inspecting schools in England under section 5 of the Education Act 2005‘ the following myths are officially debunked! 1. Ofsted grade …
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Rethinking What We Know About Teaching Maths
As I am reading Craig Barton’s book, ‘How I Wish I’d Taught Maths’, I can’t help but be in awe of a person like him, who questioned his already successful and validated outstanding teaching style. …
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x + y: A Mathematician’s Manifesto for Rethinking Gender – My thoughts
This book came into my hands as a Christmas gift from my father, a mathematician. After I got over my initial, ‘Oh gosh! ! Why would I be interested in this book thoughts…’ I decided …
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30 Words To Use Instead of Very…
Very is a word that is used to emphasise an adjective or an adverb. However, using a more powerful word such as intriguing, immediately makes your writing more mature. For example: The book was very interesting. The …
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New Year, New Teacher Habits!
Happy New Year everyone! Don’t you just love being a teacher? We get a chance to start afresh twice in a year and a second chance to get on track, assuming one has been derailed …
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Teachers on Christmas Break
Teaching in December can be challenging. For all those teachers on their winter break, here is a fun post for you enjoy during your much deserved break! Teachers on Christmas break be like… Going to …
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What Should Middle Leaders Know About Their Subject?
Research shows that good middle leaders can contribute immensely to the success of a school as their subject knowledge provides an important part of their professional identity and their colleagues’. Not only in the event of an inspection …
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Scavenger Hunt
Towards the end of the term or even at the beginning of one, playing games such as Scavenger Hunt with your pupils is a great way to encourage team work, observation skills and quick thinking. …
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