Metacognition, often known as ‘thinking about thinking’, is on the radar of more and more schools. And why wouldn’t it be? Sitting at the top of the EEF leaderboard for most effective teaching pedagogies. With a reported 7-month increase in… Read More »What Do Students Need to Know About Metacognition?
Before we begin, it should be clear that what follows is not a feedback policy. The frequency, type and delivery of feedback will differ in different subjects. How often, how much and how it is delivered should be influenced by… Read More »The Role of Feedback in the Story of Learning: A Guide For Teachers (Part 1)
In the ever-evolving landscape of leadership, a curated collection of domain-specific literature can serve as a guiding compass. In this post, we delve deep into the ALTA bookshelves, uncovering the wisdom of three must-have books that every leader should consider… Read More »What are the 3 Books that Every Leader Should Have on Their Shelf?
We’ve known for a long time that mathematics is a series of interconnected ideas. At its simplest, this means that different mathematical concepts are related to each other in different ways. For example, the concept of multiplication is related to… Read More »Harness the Power of Number Bonds
In the January of 2021, Christopher Such and I were, as I’m sure everyone does from time to time, casually discussing the validity of claims made in a paper about the use of digital manipulatives. And while I cannot remember… Read More »Old Yellow Bricks: Developing an Evidence Informed Approach to Concrete Resources in the Mathematics Classroom (Part 1)