End Point Assessment A Bank of Resources

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA The following slides include ideas of different teaching, learning and assessment methods for use in End Point Assessment (EPA) Each picture on each slide are hyperlinked to different websites and teaching and learning tools or resources Please browse and click

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA Flash Cards Use flash cards at any point during a session to show assessment for learning Past Exam Papers Use past exam papers for practice. These will also show weak points that you may need to focus on in more detail. Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA Mindmapping Use mind mapping to help with exam preparation to identify and help to summarise key points Kahoot! is a free game-based learning platform, Kahoot!’s learning games can be created by anyone and are not restricted as to age level or subject matter. As Kahoot! may be played using any device, desktop or laptop with a web browser, it is rapidly gaining traction in classes with "bring your own device" policies Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA Developing study skills helps students to understand the concepts, theories and ideas surrounding your specific subject area Use Read Write Gold with your students to develop their own and personal glossary of terms (find it on your desktop) Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA HOW2 contains visual explanations of 150+ teaching techniques, all drawn from evidence Quizlet has over 100 million user-generated flashcard sets

The next few slides include some ideas from the How2Teach website The activities are hyperlinked and when clicked on should take you to the activity on the How2 website, you will need to log in.

One-Minute Verbal Assessment The teacher asks learners to prepare and deliver a one minute verbal summary of a forthcoming or completed activity, session or topic.

GOs as Manipulatives Give learners sets of ideas cards that they place onto a graphic organiser. Vary the amount of scaffolding depending on learner ability

Manipulatives from Discussion Teachers create Manipulatives using keywords captured during class discussions.

True or False? Manipulatives Learners discuss statements about a topic and agree, through argument, whether the statement is true, false or partially true.

Retrieval Practice The teacher introduces Retrieval Practice and then sets up opportunities for learners to practice retrieval in class as part of spaced practice

Spaced Practice The teacher introduces spaced practice and then supports learners in using spaced practice as part of their studies.

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA Questioning Techniques The purpose of questioning is to promote learning and develop thinking. By asking increasingly more challenging questions we can model more complex thinking and steer learners towards becoming independent thinkers, or developing their own perspective. Click on each of the images for some more information and useful resources.

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA Peer Assessment Peer assessment involves students taking responsibility for assessing the work of their peers against set assessment criteria. They can therefore be engaged in providing feedback to their peers (sometimes referred to as peer review), summative grades (moderated by you or your colleagues), or a combination of the two. Again click on the images for more useful information

Using different Strategies in Teaching for successful EPA Assessment for Learning Assessment for Learning is all about informing learners of their progress to empower them to take the necessary action to improve their performance. Teachers need to create learning opportunities where learners can progress at their own pace and undertake consolidation activities where necessary. Independent Learning Independent learning is a process, a method and a philosophy of education whereby a learner acquires knowledge by his or her own efforts and develops the ability for enquiry and critical evaluation. This takes you to the ATLC VLE where you will find a number of resources