Mr Barton Maths Podcast #021 Daisy Christodoulou – Assessment, Multiple Choice Questions, 7 Myths about Education
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Apr 24, 2017 Daisy Christodoulou, a leading assessment figure, discusses good assessment practices, planning examples, multiple choice questions, dangers of past papers, and comparative judgment in education. The conversation provides valuable insights for teachers on improving assessment strategies for better student outcomes.
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Learning Is Residue of Thought
- Learning happens through what students think about every moment; memory is residue of thought.
- Good lesson plans predict students' thoughts to build long-term memory changes effectively.
Start With Simple MCQs
- Use simpler multiple choice questions as plenaries to check if key content is remembered after a lesson.
- Build complexity over time using repeated and progressively challenging questions to solidify learning.
Plan Examples Before Explanations
- Focus your lesson planning on examples and non-examples that cover common misconceptions to build deep understanding.
- Explanations alone can fail if students lack background knowledge; curated examples provide concrete understanding.