Establish how confident pupils are. Return to the ‘I DO’ phase if necessary and provide further modelling. Checklist Teacher carefully checks understanding (see Check for Understanding section). ✔ Teacher provides an opportunity for children to ask questions. ✔ Teacher assesses whether children are ready to move into the ‘You Do’ phase. ✔ Teacher uses flexible…
In this section, you will find 12 ideas for supporting pupils to develop their responses. The average wait time between asking a question and choosing a pupil to respond can be as little as 0.7 – 1.5 seconds. Ask a question. Pause for 3-5 seconds. Seek responses. Ask a question. Think: Give time for pupils to think…
Ask a variety of questions to assess children’s understanding. Checklists Cold call checklist: 1. Ask the question ✔ 2. Pause for 3 – 5 seconds ✔ 3. Select a child to answer ✔ Talk To Your Partner (TTYP) checklist: 1. Ask the question ✔ 2. Pause for 3 – 5 seconds ✔ 3. Say: ‘Talk…
Before children move to the independent phase, it’s important to provide interactive instruction to allow children time to practise and consolidate their understanding.