Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science SL274 / RA03
Summary
Are you looking for support to maximize the achievement of learners with 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. We will also identify interesting contexts to use in your teaching and consider how to help students feel that science is 'for them'.
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
- Math's in science- strategies to aid learners up to grade 5 to use their mathematics skills across science
- Behavior for learning- strategies to engage and keep learners on track
- Key strategies for adaptive teaching
- How to recognize and build on prior learning
How will you learn?
Live interactive remote session with an experienced practitioner.
How long is this course?
6 hours
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 the course you will be able to:
- use techniques to support learners in their scientific understanding and mathematics content required for GCSE sciencedevelop strategies to embed in schemes of learning to support the progress of students in substantive and disciplinary knowledgelink your students learning to real life contexts.
Sessions
| Date | Time | |
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| 1 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 19 June 2025 | 09:00-10:30 |
| 2 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 19 June 2025 | 10:45-12:15 |
| 3 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 20 June 2025 | 09:00-10:30 |
| 4 Maximizing progress for learners with lower prior attainment in science | 20 June 2025 | 10:45-12:15 |
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Cost
| State-funded school or college | Activity fee£390.00 +VAT |
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| 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
Would you like this course delivered at your school? Contact enquiries@stem.org.uk to find out more.
Alternative dates
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