Write topics, parts, key points on pieces of card. In groups, students need to sort into an order – prioritise their top 3 and justify selection.

Ask groups of students to write different QUEST trails for to then stretch and challenge each other.

In small groups, ask students to list the 3 least obvious key points from the last lesson.

A selection of quick questions for individuals or teams. Students write the answers down and then peer assess each others answers.

Students write a question on a post-it notes and stick on the board. Teacher photographs this and puts on Moodle. Answer a question for homework.

In small groups, ask students to list the 3 least obvious key points from the last lesson.

Ask a question to the class. Individuals think and write notes. Pair up and compare then share with the class

Play a game of QUEST blackjack, or the QUEST board game to check learning of lots of topics. (very useful for revision)

Write a short quiz on Moodle to check the students learning. Review the results and set the same quiz at the end of the unit or module.

Have a Socrative room running throughout your lesson. Ask “yes/no”, “true/false”, multi choice or short answer questions at any time for students on mobiles.

Give groups of students different information to teach. Each group then send representatives to other groups to learn other information before swapping over.

Give your students the specification and ask them to create the assessment method. It might give you some interesting ideas too!

Complete an individual written task at the end of a QUEST trail – summarise or justify something.

Using iPads, mobiles, or cameras, student can create quick videos demonstrating, teaching or explaining a concept.

In groups, a piece of flip chart paper, students write as many Post-its as possible about a topic. No post is wrong – the more the better.

Groups are given different information to become experts. Swap round so each group has different experts to share information then complete a task.

Using the excel Domino maker, ask groups of students to match the definitions and explanations to make a circle of dominoes.

Write a QUEST trail for students to work together in answering questions that stretch and challenge each other.

Ask students to peer assess each others’ work on-line, marking against the criteria. Then get another peer to check that the peer assessment did not miss anything.

Ask a question to the class. Individuals think and write notes. Pair up and compare then share with the class

Write a QUEST trail for students to question themselves, each other and what they think they know.

Teacher thinks of something (topic related) and students have 15 questions to work out what it is. “yes“ or “no” answers only.

Ask students to explain to the group a word, topic or subject – but they are not allowed to say that word.

Pose a question. Wait while students think. Pounce on a learner with the same question. Follow up by bouncing a “Why? or What would happen if… “ question.

In small groups, ask students to list the 3 least obvious key points from the last lesson.

Place a topic related item in the box. Students guess, with either “yes” or “no” answers, what’s in the box.

Plenaries Assessments Learning checks

Peer learning/sharing Prior knowledge

Jigsaw –

experts into

teachers

Market stalls

Post your

question on

the board

What am I

thinking of?

Why this film?

List the least

common Don’t say the

word!

Post-it note sort board

Group brainstorm

Shared lists

Dominoes –

match

definitions Peer on-line

marking

Play a short related film and ask students to decide why you have chosen to play it.

Pose, pause,

pounce &

bounce

What’s in

the box?

Sort, prioritise &

justify

QUEST trail

On 4 pieces of flip chart write topic titles. In groups students write everything they know about the topic before swapping.

Ask students to call out everything they know about a topic and the teacher can build a collective Brainstorm on the board.

Think, Pair, Share

Write a QUEST trail

QUEST trail

Create a video

Collaborative

Google

presentation

Written final task of a

QUEST trail

DIY Assessment

Design a web

site (weebly)

Students can quickly create a web site for free – this could be a one off OR something that could build throughout the year.

Using Google presentations, students can collaboratively work on the same presentation at the same time, but still show which bit was theirs.

Pose a questions. Wait while students think. Pounce on a learner with the same question. Follow up by bouncing a “Why? or What would happen if… “ question.

Pose, pause,

pounce &

bounce

Post–it notes J or L

MOODLE quiz ‘Socrative’ –

quick check

Ask learners to write one thing they understand and one things they are not sure of on a post-it note. Share on the board.

Eyes shut

3 – 2 -1

Ask your students to shut their eyes, and then using their fingers show how confident they feel about the topic so far (3 = very confident, 1=confused) Think, Pair,

Share

‘Socrative’

Exit ticket List the least

common

QUIZ and

peer check

Starters

Each  image  is  linked  to  a  short  video  giving  more  details  of  how  teachers  can  implement  the  ideas  into  your  classroom.  

QUEST game

Role play

(& video)

Video short role plays and get students watch back and critically analyse afterwards.