Teachers across the country are tying themselves in knots with learning intentions and success criteria. Some are using them well; some are not. Some aren’t using them at all.

So why isn’t everyone using them and using them well? A significant factor it is because many teachers are unsure about what these should look like. This Five Minute Guide aims to address that.

1. Use Show-me boards in every lesson

2. Start lessons with Daily Review

3. End lessons with Exit Tickets

4. Say ‘Everyone think about that’ and ‘Chat to a partner’ after you ask questions

5. Build Active Assessment Activities into instruction