Aiming for grade 5 in science SL274

Discover techniques to support students with lower prior attainment by helping them to aim for grades 4 and 5

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Summary

Are you looking for support to maximize the achievement of learners with lower prior attainment up to grade 5 in GCSE Science? As there are many reasons for lower prior attainment, we will explore a variety of strategies to maximize learning and engage pupils, whilst maintaining high expectations in the subject.

This course may support you with Science Benchmark 5              

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Who is it for?

Experienced teachers of science, ECTs (Early Career Teachers) of science, subject leaders. 

What topics are covered?

• Identifying key resources to aid development of learners up to grade 5 and building your own resource bank
• Literacy, maths and practical work- strategies to aid learners up to grade 5  to use these skills across science
• Behaviour for learning- strategies to engage and keep learners on track
• Key strategies for adaptive teaching
• How to recognise and build on prior learning  

How will you learn?

Live interactive remote session with an experienced practitioner. 

How long is this course?

6 hours

Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• explore the barriers and challenges at GCSE for learners with lower prior attainment
• develop strategies and techniques to support learners with lower prior attainment in developing both substantive and disciplinary knowledge at GCSE
• identify approaches to promote engagement and success of learners with lower prior attainment
• reflect on next steps, including at curriculum level, to support learners with lower prior attainment