Provide opportunities for retrieval practice to support the storage of knowledge into long-term memory. Retrieval practice is essential if you want children to know more and remember more.
Checklist
(for introducing retrieval practice)
| Choose 3-5 questions that the children have learned previously | ✔ |
| Consider the means of participation so that all children respond (for example by using mini-whiteboards) | ✔ |
| Keep it low stakes with the focus on improving | ✔ |
| Provide feedback on whether the pupils have been successful | ✔ |
Example
Do Now – Starter
- Begin a maths lesson by displaying 3-5 questions on the board that pupils have previously learned. (Start easy to ensure all pupils can access and make a positive start.)
- Establish a routine where pupils enter the classroom and respond to the questions on mini-whiteboards.
- Circulate and address any misconceptions. Aim to get to see all pupil’s whiteboards.
- Plan your circulation so that you focus your time and energy on the pupils who need it most.
- Narrate the positive.
- Provide feedback and identify and concepts that you may need to re-teach.
Further Information
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