Stretch and Challenge
What is Stretch and Challenge?
A classroom where stretch and challenge is embedded is one where pupils know the standard they are aiming for, actively seek out feedback to reach that standard, and have the tools to move their own learning forward by using this feedback to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding.
What Stretch and Challenge tools do you have in your toolbox?
- Stretch and Challenge
This presentation is suitable for all teachers.
Objectives:
to explain and identify aspects of Stretch and Challenge
to understand a range of tools or frameworks which you can use as a teacher to Stretch and Challenge
to reflect on your own Stretch and Challenge practice
to decide on ‘take-away’ approaches to use
2. Stretch and Challenge in Literacy
This presentation is suitable for teachers of Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 English teachers, as well as those seeking to develop the cross-curricular skill of Communication in other subject areas.
Objectives:
to explore and reflect on strategies that will Stretch and Challenge ALL learners
to decide on ‘take-away’ approaches to use
3. Stretch and Challenge in Mathematics
Whilst this presentation is suitable for teachers of Upper Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 Mathematics teachers, it is also suitable for those teachers who wish to develop the cross-curricular skill of Mathematics in other subject areas.
Objectives:
to improve teaching and learning in Numeracy and across the KS2/3 transition by planning to Stretch and Challenge your pupils
to provide examples of what Stretch and Challenge can look like in Mathematics
20 Teaching Ideas for Stretch and Challenge.pdf20 Teaching Ideas for Stretch and Challenge
The Vocabulary Box.docxThe Vocabulary Box - this idea is suitable for pupils in Key Stages 1 and 2
Thinkers Keys v2.pdfThinking Strategy
This strategy may be used across the curriculum and with all age groups, with the language chosen by the teacher to suit the needs of pupils.
Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono
This video outlines the key aspects of Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats.
Hexagonal Learning
Hexagonal learning connects learning within and across topics. This strategy can be used across the curriculum to develop deeper thinking and to stretch and challenge pupils.
Rethinking Giftedness
Prof Jo Boaler discusses the term giftedness and brain growth in the context of mathematics.