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Outstanding GCSE and A level chemistry resources

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.

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Having taught GCSE and A level chemistry for 6 years and being an examiner I have developed a solid understanding of what makes a lesson outstanding and seek to share this with other teachers.
Achievement wall letters for display
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Achievement wall letters for display

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I have created an achievement wall that shows student work that has been peer assessed as well as marked by the teacher. Photos of my 2 displays are provided. These displays are changed relatively quickly once a half term or so. See my other resources for an activity that promotes peer and teacher assessment. These display letters are printed on A4 paper then cut and laminated. They are coloured according to levels - blue = 3, turqouise = 4, green = 5, orange = 6, red = 7, pink = high level 7 or 8. Please give feedback to my TES inbox.
AFL Strategies 5 - AFL physical games all subjects
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AFL Strategies 5 - AFL physical games all subjects

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This is one in a series of AFL strategies that I have put together. A photo is provided to show the equipment that I use. It works really well with clear Blooms-leveleld objectives and the number line (see my other resources). I have been using a question ball for some time now and here have tried to develop a variety of there kinaesthetic activities that can be used during question sessions. P.E. teachers within my school have made some excellent suggestions. I will be implementing these in the new year 2013. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Blooms level descriptors for classroom display
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Blooms level descriptors for classroom display

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This is a comprehensive list of 82 Blooms level descriptors that are printed in colour and laminated. I am putting on these on display around my whiteboard - as shown on the photo provided. Only 5 of the 6 Blooms levels are given equating to levels 3 to 7 KS3, E to A* GCSE. The top 2 Blooms levels are included together. These would work well when used with my AFL resources - see my other resources. Any feedback or suggestions? Please e-mail me at rowan.savage@hotmail.com.
AFL Strategies 2 - Number line
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AFL Strategies 2 - Number line

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I am putting together a series of AFL strategies and I will be adding to this series over the coming year. This strategy is a new idea that I have had using a number line that I initially created to help students during practicals. I have tried this out with Year 7 classes and they absolutely loved it! A photo of the number line in my classroom (laboratory) is provided to give an idea of how it might look. Please provide feedback to my TES inbox. I will amend this with suggested improvements later in the year.
Metals, alloys, acids, bases labels for card sort
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Metals, alloys, acids, bases labels for card sort

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I have created a laminated chemicals, elements and compounds cardsort that is colour coded and kept in A4 plastic wallets. Red = acid, blue = alkali / CO2 / water, grey = metals, non-metals = elemental colours where possible. I make 6 lots of these so that I have one set per table. They can be used to: (1) make word equations (and by extension symbol equations), (2) sort metals from non-metals, (3) sort acids from bases (4) sort elemental metals from alloys. Many other uses also. Feedback to my TES inbox please.
Peer editing templates useful for building on AFL
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Peer editing templates useful for building on AFL

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Templates are provided that can be readily modified. One template is a GCSE revision template where students are guided to create their own exam questions and peer edit answers. The second template is useful for writing Blooms-leveled answers at Key Stage 3 and includes a wordbank. The third is an AS Chemistry exam question with keyword glossary. All templates include written instructions for students. Peer editing is great when combined with AFL strategies before and after the activity.
Improving exam technique - writing questions tips
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Improving exam technique - writing questions tips

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This is a printout to be stuck in pupils books giving students guidance on how to write better exam questions and a model mark scheme. It works well when pupils are given a specification or list of learning objectives to use a guideline for what questions may be asked.
Leaflet template
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Leaflet template

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This an A4 leaflet template. There are a variety of pages: blank, sheets with instructions and business (selling a business) and biology templates (what is evolution?). The PowerPoint can be modified and tailored to the lesson or projected to the class.
Why did the Neanderthals die out? comprehension
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Why did the Neanderthals die out? comprehension

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Why did the Neanderthals die out? This is a comprehension task based on a newspaper article. I encourage students to use highlights to highlight short phrases and keywords - developing good exam technique.
The rock cycle rock pictures and info
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The rock cycle rock pictures and info

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This is designed to be a laminated class set of photos and information on 12 rocks. On the reverse of each photo is a 'Did you know&' section which can be used to stimulate interest.
OCR B2 Gateway Biology revision using ICT
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OCR B2 Gateway Biology revision using ICT

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This is a worksheet that makes use of 2 websites to encourage pupils to bring together most of the main topics in OCR Gateway B2 core biology. Please e-mail feedback to rowan.savage@hotmail.com or to my TES inbox.
Revision calendar with revision and exam tips 2013
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Revision calendar with revision and exam tips 2013

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This is series of revision calendars for students for the summer of 2013. It helps students with time management for revision. ideal for GCSE and A level students. Each page has revision and exam preparation tips to promote exam success. Please provide feedback to my TES inbox.
Periodicity fun tarsia AFL activity
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Periodicity fun tarsia AFL activity

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This is a periodicity tarsia activity for students studying AS level Chemistry. This works really well when students also use the glossary provided. The second slide is the slide that is printed on A4 and then cut out. the third slide is a slide that can be modified. Please leave feedback.
Fullerenes and buckyballs GCSE graded ICT task
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Fullerenes and buckyballs GCSE graded ICT task

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This is a graded task sheet designed for independent working. There is differentiation by keyword, website and task. All students make an advert explaining how the materials work and bright and capable students can design their own materials. The grade A website is very detailed and provides stretch and challenge up to A* so students need to be selective in what they read. I have included a document that provides detail about the reading complexity and reading age of the websites. Please leave a comment if you find this useful or if you think that it can be improved.