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Objectives and questioning to stretch

and challenge

Blooms TaxonomyO Bloom's taxonomy is a classification of

learning objectives. O Bloom's taxonomy refers to a

classification of the different objectives and divides learning objectives into sections.

O Within these section, learning at the higher levels is dependent on having attained prerequisite knowledge and skills at lower levels.

add

reduce

change

replace

arrangeconnect

assemble

sequence

“The mini changes to classroom practice that makes a big difference to learning”

Magenta Principles

Magenta Principles

REPLACECan you answer that

question without using the word…?

REDUCEWhat are the three most

important things to know about our current topic / today’s lesson

/ what you’ve read?

CHANGETake something that is

already there and make it clearer .

DEVELOPTake something that is already there and make it better (this

could be through adding awesome words or a detailed

explanation)

CONNECTChoose 6 key words, write them

down and then explain how they are all connected.

CHALLENGEAsk questionsHow? Why?

What? When?Where? Who?

CONTRASTCompare a person/place/or

thing from today’s lesson with another person/place or thing.

ARRANGEArrange information from

really important / relevant to not so important.

Other ideas for T&L

The Romans invented the take away

True, False, Discuss1. Volcanoes only happen on plate

boundaries2. The Ring of Fire is in the Pacific Ocean3. Dormant volcanoes will never erupt

again4. Lahars only happen during an eruption5. Diamonds, gold and silver have been

found in lava6. Pyroclastic flows can reach speeds of

over 100 mph