Reaching for grade 9 in science SL271 / RA04
Summary
During this course you will review strategies to enable the students with high prior attainment to aim for grade 9, allowing them to develop a much deeper understanding of the science content and context.
Look at how you can help students create complex schema, provide high quality practical work and structure lessons so they can tackle terminal examinations with confidence. You will also explore effective study and revision techniques that support attainment throughout secondary school study.
This course will support you with Science Benchmark 5 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
You may also be interested in: Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science
Who is it for?
ECTs, experienced teachers or Heads of Subject
What topics are covered?
- Building on required practical work across all three sciences
- Developing extended answers
- Storyboarding of ideas
- Graphic organisers
- Planning progression and making it easier for future year groups
How will you learn?
This course is delivered virtually using MS Teams
How long is this course?
6 hours delivered across 2 separate sessions, which are 3 hours each
Who is the course leader?
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Louise Herbert
I am secondary science professional development leader at the National STEM learning centre. I previously taught for over 20 years in
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Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- use techniques to support learners in their scientific understanding required for GCSE science
- develop strategies to embed in schemes of learning to support the progress of students in substantive and disciplinary knowledge
Sessions
| Date | Time | Location | |
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| Reaching for grade 9 in science - day 1 | 07 May 2025 | 13:00-16:00 | Virtual |
| Reaching for grade 9 in science - day 2 | 19 May 2025 | 13:00-16:00 | Virtual |
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Cost
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£390.00 +VAT |
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| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£390.00 +VAT |
Additional information
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
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