Reaching for grade 9 in science SL271 / RA02
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
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?
Live interactive remote session with an experienced practitioner
How long is this course?
6 hours
Who is the course leader?
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reaching for grade 9 in science - day 1 | 07 October 2024 | 16:30-18:00 | Virtual |
| Reaching for grade 9 in science - day 2 | 21 October 2024 | 16:30-18:00 | Virtual |
| Reaching for grade 9 in science - day 3 | 05 November 2024 | 16:30-18:00 | Virtual |
| Reaching for grade 9 in science - day 4 | 19 November 2024 | 16:30-18:00 | Virtual |
Actions
Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£390.00 +VAT |
|---|---|
| Fee-paying school or college (independent) | Activity fee£450.00 +VAT |
Participants from outside the UK will be charged the course fee and an additional £120 per day plus VAT.
Additional information
For courses at the National STEM Learning Centre in York, fees include meals and accommodation for the duration of the course.
Alternative dates
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