Maya Learning Objectives

Unit planning by lesson. These learning objective and success criteria grids cover all the learning points for history of the Ancient Maya Civilisation. Students self-assess whether they have achieved each criteria (S column) and I mark it also (T column). I use this as my medium term planning. Staff use this to ensure we are covering the same topics for consistency across year groups.

These grids are glued in their books at the start of each lesson:

• no titles required
• makes marking quicker and easier
• makes assessment/tracking of work easier
• if the student is absent, they/we can see what they have missed
• teaching is sequenced/organised for consistency across the year group and each new academic year
• supply teachers are given this to follow for absent staff members

The learning objective grids have dramatically changed my teaching for the better and the positive impact for students and staff is huge.