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The CRAFT approach of assessment for learning is a strategy that can be applied at a subject level and at a whole school level to assess student learning from across the Key Stages. This accessible and innovative book provides a practical guide for teachers and schools on how the CRAFT approach can be applied by looking at each of the different elements of condensing, reflecting, assessing, feed-forward and target-driven improvement.

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In The Sweet Spot, Michael Chiles explores the art of teacher explanation and modelling in teaching students what they need to know. Delving into the research, Michael sets out the reasons why the art of telling and showing students underpin effective teaching and learning. Armed with research-based evidence, Michael looks at a range of efficient and effective strategies teachers can use in their own classrooms to expertly explain and model their subject. In the final part of the book, Michael is joined by teachers across the broad range of subjects in the primary and secondary phases to share how they teach one difficult concept within their own subject.

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Pearson Revise is the revision series from Pearson, the assessment experts. From the very start of your GCSE, Pearson Revise is the best way to keep learning up to date, practise skills and prepare for assessments and exams. one-topic-per-page format helps you revise more quickly, without the hassle  exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique ''Now try this'' exam-style practice questions let you test understanding of a topic problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions. complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics. visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in exams. Part of an unbeatable range of revision support available for Pearson Edexcel and AQA GCSEs from Pearson Revise including:

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Powerful Questioning: Strategies for improving learning and retention in the classroomby Michael Chiles is an evidence-based examination of the power of questioning in the classroom and how it can be improved.

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In the words of Bill Gates, 'We all need people who give us feedback. That's how we improve.' The art of giving feedback is widely recognised as one of the most powerful tools in education and equally one of the most variable aspects in the way it is applied. In The Feedback Pendulum, Michael aims to explore how the use of feedback has evolved over time, drawing on a combination of research and sharing experiences, and examples of best practices across the different phases of education to establish a culture of efficient and effective feedback that supports the teaching and learning cycle. This book will unpick the research, the experience of expert practitioners, and practical strategies in the different phases of education, including: the evolution of feedback over time; pre-school feedback; primary and secondary school feedback; specialist education feedback; parental feedback; and CPD feedback Through the use of spotlights from teachers and an education psychologist's perspective interweaved throughout, Michael provides a manifesto for enhancing feedback in education.

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Michael Chiles and David Goodwin team up to present a comprehensive guide for all new teachers as they begin their journey, summarising a range of essential techniques. This book will be a key resource for all practitioners training to teach across subjects and phases. Michael and David provide clear guidance on key practical pedagogy techniques including establishing routines, building relationships and difficult conversations, as well as supporting teachers in preparing for their first interview. Each technique, supported by research-based evidence, will be explained and illustrated expertly to become a guide that will support practitioners entering the profession to unlock the complexity of the classroom.

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Target exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help students learn, practise and apply their skills and understanding. Coverage of key content is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide that can be relied on to build both knowledge and confidence.My Revision Notes: Pearson Edexcel A-level Geography will help students:- Develop subject knowledge by making links between topics for more in-depth exam answers- Plan and manage revision with our topic-by-topic planner and exam breakdown introduction- Practise and apply skills and knowledge with Exam-style questions and frequent check your understanding questions, and answer guidance online- Build quick recall with bullet- pointed summaries at the end of each chapter- Understand key terms for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary- Avoid common mistakes and enhance exam answers with Examiner tips- Improve subject-specific skills with an Exam skills checkbox at the end of each chapter

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Geography for all: developing confident, capable and successful geographers. Our new resources* include a Student Book for each Edexcel GCSE (9–1) Geography specification for first teaching from 2016 and more.

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Exam Board: Edexcel Level: GCSE Subject: Geography (Specification A) First teaching: September 2016 First exams: Summer 2018 Series Editor: John Hopkin This Student Book: covers the essential content in the new specification with up-to-date diagrams, facts, maps and case studies of geographical events, processes and issues at work to bring the subject to life. uses the ‘Thinking Geographically' approach devised by experts and targeted activities to help develop key geographical, mathematical and statistical skills in context. has 'Writing Geographically' features that focus on the writing skills most important to success in geography. This literacy support uses the proven Grammar for Writing approach used in many English departments. includes modelled fieldwork investigations and activities to support the development of enquiry skills for fieldwork studies in the specification. gives plenty of opportunities to track progress. Alongside activities throughout each topic, there are knowledge checklists, learning checkpoints, extension materials and end-of-unit tests to consolidate learning and deepen understanding. includes lots of fieldwork and exam guidance, with practice questions, sources, sample answers and tips from our experts to support preparation for GCSE assessments. *You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.

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