Optimum Outcomes for GCSE History

Comprehensive guide to a 100% pass rate

  • How to mitigate the new 2016 unknowns of:
    • the changing grade boundaries
    • demanding linear exams
  • Teaching strategies to secure deep pupil knowledge 
    • enquiry questions
    • active methods
    • critical thinking
    • collaborative learning
  • Prepare students with tools proven to maximise GCSE history marks
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Description

Demystify new expectations

Progress 8 measures: level-up learning

2018 exams: depth, period, thematic and historic environment

New ideas for evaluating interpretations

Add value through inclusive learning experiences

 

Ensure your lessons go down in history

Plan memorable lessons to include the Big 4:

  • Engagement
  • Challenge
  • Autonomy 
  • Feedback

Match approaches to exam criteria

Encourage higher order thinking

Harness the power of peer learning

Measure outcomes using success criteria

Increase uptake to KS5

 

A take away menu of tools:

  • Shared success criteria grid

  • Learning grids

  • Progress and prior learning check ideas

  • Tarsia

  • Keyword target boards

  • Diamond Nine

  • Source evaluation techniques

  • Living graphs

  • Quirky questioning

  • Game show ideas

  • Essay jigsaws

  • Pick and Mix of feedback strategies

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Additional information

Subject

History
Course Type

Curriculum & Qualifications, Teaching & Learning
Job Title

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Key Stage

Key Stage 4