Fun is optional but recommended! π©βπ€π€
By all means use our curated YouTube rock playlist while students work on the sheets!
Baseline and Check instructions in more detail
Having handed out the packs, get the class to turn to the baseline/check page are reassure them that this sheet is about showing you what they can do. It doesn't matter if they make mistakes or don't know the answer. You could say:
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"The scores will allow me to tell you in a few weeks how much amazing progress you've made"
βSet the timer to 5 minutes on the Playlist page.
Tell them "The rock clock is starting in 5...4...3...2...1...start!" then you start the timer.
After 5 minutes, ask your class to stop, wherever they are up to.
Call out the answers while they mark.Get them to work out their scores and record their scores.
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Practice instructions in more detail
Remember that the practice sheets are the ones that students do each day between the baseline/checks. If the baseline and checks are the "bookends" then the practice sheets are the ones in the middle π
Get them to turn to the latest page in the pack.
Set the timer to 3 minutes on the Playlist page.
Tell them "The rock clock is starting in 5...4...3...2...1...start!" then you start the timer.
After 3 minutes, ask your class to stop, wherever they are up to.
Call out the answers while they mark.