A quick easy, little to no prep, revision session.
Students come up with questions together and then test each other using the revision game.
How to complete this activity:
Students will be in group sizes 2+
Students will create questions for each category (Slide 2). e.g. If the category is cells it could be - Which part controls the cell?
Leave the questions and categories on the show whilst the students pick 16 questions (4 from each category) and write it in their grid (slide 3)
The person that was born first in the year goes first by calling out grid numbers.
If a person’s answer is hit by this callout they must ask the question. If the person calling the grid number gets the answer correct they score a point.
The 2nd eldest in the year will then call out a grid reference etc.
Keep a score if playing with the entire class on slide 4.
Included is a html file which holds the code for a sound meter, functionality can be seen in the video linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MLkyPn4nN5YfDTMdSgeRcWarPW5WGzxE/view?usp=sharing
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Functions:
Measures the loudness of audio from your device and registers the loudness according to: silent, quiet, talking and shouting.
The meter will continue measuring even if the programme is minimised.
A quietness meter can be toggled on/off to display score of the quietness visually. Scales of the quietness bar can be customised to suit classes.
The values of duration at each loudness level can be reset if needed and recording of audio can be paused.
Sensitivity of the meter can be changed as needed, reference values for each category is displayed.
Seating arrangement below can be quickly setup by dragging and dropping the shapes above into the grid.
Fixing the tables in the grid allows for pupils (represented by circles in each table) to be clicked and cycle through colours: green, amber and red.
Colours can be used to highlight where key individuals are present in the class.
Tables and colours can be reset as needed.
The audio is not stored, only the loudness is measured and reported into the table for the duration.
The programme is not able to store any audio files for later use.
This comprehensive tracker can be used for any subject to track your end of topic tests.
Includes a video to guide you through using the tracker.
Video trailer of what to expect: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mz_coyi7UNkUYG6mNeHRsruENZtdyROr/view?usp=sharing
The tracker contains formulas to automatically:
-Find the % score in a test.
-Lookup grade boundaries to provide instant grading when a raw mark is entered.
-Update all areas where names of classes / units will appear so they only need to be entered once.
-Provide a graphical representation of the distribution of scores for each test for each class.
-Highlight the average score / grade earned and highlight which scores students would need to be in the upper / lower quartile.
-Highlight the 3 top / bottom performing students with their score.
-Calculate the residual earned by each class.
The tracker can also produce individual report cards for students - all you have to do is type in their name in the highlighted box and the formulas will do all of the rest for you. This includes a breakdown of each score across each term and a graphical breakdown to go alongside.
The tracker is designed to be used in google sheets, once purchased you will receive a link to a copy of the tracker - in which you can make a copy by:
Clicking file in the top left corner,
Click make a copy - you can put this then into your own google drive.
Alternatively you can download the tracker as an excel document, however, some of the features do not transfer perfectly.
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Import your BTEC assessment plan as per the normal BTEC layout and populate the fields as directed.
Obtain electronic signatures from each person mentioned in the plan (make sure to get their express permission before doing this).
That’s it, you can then open the master copy for either assessment record sheets, internal verification documents or resubmissions and 90% of the work has been done for you, all you have to do is the part that matters, the grading.
The document given has a science plan attached for reference, replace this with your chosen plan and the mail merge will do the rest of the work. This will work for any BTEC course.
Trailer video to show the capabilities here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p1HyX8zodQBkBYE0RGttmXu_HAjzqa-h/view?usp=sharing
This software has been tested on 3 separate computers: a macbook, a microsoft surface and a laptop and each worked well. Please follow the instructions in the guide video if any help is needed.
The full guide is attached here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IheyiPwLtN18TPTRDwu0uvjB19qbaoAm?usp=sharing
A series of 3 lessons targeted towards students who start their secondary education.
Learners by the end of the lessons should be able to:
Identify the lab safety rules and explain why these are important.
Describe the hazard symbols and explain why they are important.
Create diagrams to represent experiments.
A Powerpoint detailing examples of how to revise to students - a useful way to get them started with revision techniques and finding which techniques work for them.
By the end of the lesson learners should be able to:
Identify different ways of revising
Describe how to revise.
Evaluate which method works best for you.