Some lovely ideas here. I've been trying to add some of these into my A-Level class routines- I absolutely love MWBs but at A-level there's often too much writing on the board or I want them to have a record of the 5 minutes of lovely working out they've done. By getting them to just record their answers it makes it so much easier to hunt for problems!
Yes, "hunting for problems" is a nice way to put it. Just seeing the answer will never give you all you need, but it might just guide you as to where to start digging! Thanks for the comment
I could use this to set the tone from the beginning of the lesson - e.g. with a starter. Or just when necessary - I will need few days to figure this out. Maybe use it as a "surprise check" element to keep everyone motivated throughout the lesson.
I like the idea of a surprise check! The state of MWB - especially this time of year - is a common issue in schools. I always say we should try to treat MWBs as seriously as we treat exercise books in terms of ensuring they are replaced when needed... but easier said than done! Thanks for your comment!
These suggestions are great - I will definitely share your tips with the teachers I work with. I’m still trying to figure out how to avoid students copying from classmates though, especially when checking for understanding, so any suggestions would be welcome.
Some lovely ideas here. I've been trying to add some of these into my A-Level class routines- I absolutely love MWBs but at A-level there's often too much writing on the board or I want them to have a record of the 5 minutes of lovely working out they've done. By getting them to just record their answers it makes it so much easier to hunt for problems!
Yes, "hunting for problems" is a nice way to put it. Just seeing the answer will never give you all you need, but it might just guide you as to where to start digging! Thanks for the comment
I could use this to set the tone from the beginning of the lesson - e.g. with a starter. Or just when necessary - I will need few days to figure this out. Maybe use it as a "surprise check" element to keep everyone motivated throughout the lesson.
Downside - state of our school mini whiteboards.
I like the idea of a surprise check! The state of MWB - especially this time of year - is a common issue in schools. I always say we should try to treat MWBs as seriously as we treat exercise books in terms of ensuring they are replaced when needed... but easier said than done! Thanks for your comment!
These suggestions are great - I will definitely share your tips with the teachers I work with. I’m still trying to figure out how to avoid students copying from classmates though, especially when checking for understanding, so any suggestions would be welcome.