An interactive (don't worry all instructions are in the notes panel for each slide) 23 slide PowerPoint based quiz covering a range of things from 2017. Sufficient rounds and activities for an hour - but could be cut into separate shorter sessions easily. I have included some images in the files attached to give a preview. Included are; Two rounds of family fortunes (including all noises and clickable answers) - you could take this and make more rounds [festive or not] from this template... An advent calendar of sports to name the winners of blue ribband events this year around the world... A number of 'mystery' people from 2017 that appear from behind a myriad of Christmas decorations covering their face... A round of matching the key events to given dates ... A round of can you spot the celebrity with a Christmas birthday?... A round of spot the winners from the reality TV shows of the year... Two rounds of higher or lower based on key numbers from 2017... The obligatory music round - spot the lyrics from the songs released this year with sound bite samples of the originals... And five rounds of 'word of the year' based on Countdown's letters game - another template you could easily adapt which includes working clock and 30 second music. I have decided to charge for this resource as it has taken me seven hours to compile (albeit on a snow day!). I have not included a scoring system, as every class is different. But I think that this would lend itself well to teams - the choice though I have left to you! Enjoy.

A useful assessment and reflection tool, that comes in three parts. (The example is for Business but it will work with any AO led assessment) After an extended piece of writing / assessment, students immediately offer a rating on how well they were anle to access the AO's that were assessed. They can then add a comment to support this. This is actually very infomrative before you mark the piece, as you get an insight into how the student found it and how they self-assess their performance to be. The second section (note the smallest) allows a teacher mark (broken down by AO if you want) and simple comment - NOT a target. The third section is for the student to reflect on their progress inlight of your comment and the marked piece and then to set themselves SMART targets of how they can improve. This section also allows a tick to show whether they have acheived it (an OfSted pleaser for progress over time).

A simple little game template based on the quiz show QI. It can be adapted to any lesson or subject you please by changing the image on the prompt slide, and then the text on the 'klaxon' page that follows. The example on here has been set up to trip Business Studies students into saying brand names rather than generic terms (i.e. calling vacuuming "doing the Hoovering") to reinforce the power of brands and trademarks and hence their value. The klaxon is actually a small clip on each of the black slides - do not delete this! You will need sound to get the full experience! Enjoy!

A simple spread sheet that will allow you to see how long students have got left on their CA! Designed for when CA's are split over a number of sessions. Helps to track progress, especially if you get an exams visit 1) Select your CA length 2) Copy in your group lists (add more tabs if needed by copying the blank ones) 3) Select who has 'Extra Time' 4) After each session record time taken 5) See at a glance who has missed sessions and who needs more time

A simple PDF with illustrations that highlight the key features of this common Interactive whiteboard software. It is not intended to each you everything, or be particularly advanced - just to get new users up and running. This was written a couple of years ago but is still valid! Please note that the 'skin' (appearance of the software) does vary.

A set of five teacher "Subject Knowledge Audits" for the A level (Sept 2015 onwards) 'Social Science' subjects; Business (AQA 7132) Computer Science (OCR H446) Economics (AQA 7136) Psychology (AQA 7182) Sociology (AQA 7192) These have been produced to allow a RAG+ rating of all aspects of the A level curriculum coverage of each specification in a self-calculating spread sheet optimised for printing if required. A rating is entered as a number 1,2,3,4, or 5 against each element. The 'Analysis' tab compiles all of the information onto one page to allow; an overview of CPD need; identification of delivery responsibility and inform subject priority. The RAG+ rating (which can be edited) defines as: 5 (Purple) I have expertise in this topic; I would be confident to provide CPD in this area; I know how to deliver this content to allow students to confidently access full marks in exams. 4 (Blue) I have very secure subject knowledge in this area; I know how this topic area will be assessed in exams 3 (Green) I understand the key features of this topic, but would need to spend some time brushing up on aspects before delivering it; I would welcome chance to discuss this topic in the department to clarify some points; I have not taught this topic before, and may not be able to answer some student questions. 2 (Amber) I have an outline understanding of the topic but would need support to feel confident enough to teach it; I would feel uncomfortable if students asked stretching questions in this area. 1 (Red) I am unfamiliar with this topic, and would not be able to deliver it without significant preparation which may include internal/external support. Teachers can add comments against each section when a RAG+ rating does not allow a representative picture. The two images in the files section will give you a preview of a completed audit for Business.

A form time activity with questions hidden behind a grid of numbers from 1 to 25 that either reflect on 2016 or look forward to 2017. This can help to show SMSC and provides opportunities for oracy in the classroom. I have used this with a form group where students pick a number and give their response to the question behind the number. Another student then picks the next number and gives their response. Alternatively it could be used as a New Year 'advent' style calendar where a different door is picked each day and a range of students offer their answers. Questions (which can be full edited) include; What will you miss most about 2016? What was your new year resolution for 2017? What was your highlight from 2016? What do you want to try that is new in 2017? Where was the furthest place you visited in 2016? How do you think 2017 will be different for you from 2016? Who surprised you in 2016?