Hello listeners! I somehow managed to delete my previous podcast files - the entire folder has gone. As a result, I have a brand-new opening and closing section. I hope you like it!
Marking books is the bane of every teacher's life. I have rounded up 20 of the best tips and tricks to reduce the workload. I have personally tried all but two of them so I can definitely recommend them.
02:24 Use a spreadsheet to create generic feedback
03:44 PARA marking - Praise, Action, Response, Acknowledge
05:01 Exit cards / Entry cards
06:45 Mark to agreed criteria
07:40 Vertical marking (works best in English)
09:30 "Marking practice that does not have the desired impact on pupil outcomes is a time-wasting burden for teachers that has to stop." (DfE)
10:00 Marking should be meaningful, manageable and motivating. (DfE)
11:36 When do the children respond? DIRT
12:42 Limit your written feedback.
13:30 Children should receive feedback either within the lesson itself or in the next appropriate lesson
13:40 Adults should ALWAYS walk around the class with the correct colour pen to get as much as possible done on the go.
15:19 Always train children to leave books open on the page.
16:30 Use a ‘Class Marking Sheet’
17:57 Free-writing Fridays - sit with a group.
19:29 Close the door and mark
19:56 Host a marking club for adults
20:40 Mark in class
21:35 Run a marking club for children
23:43 Pick a group and focus on them.
25:36 Coded feedback
26:54 Only mark a little bit… but mark it well.