Stretch and Challenge Wall

What is it?• A removable card display

• Students can be directed to the stretch and challenge wall in a number of different ways

• Each card has a choice of challenging tasks on for students work on

• The tasks are generic so they can be used with all year groups and topics

• The tasks are based on metacognitive activities, designed to enable students to make links between their work and think about the way in which they are learning.

How can it be used?• As an extension activity e.g. after purple pen• As a reflect and review activity at the end of the lesson• As a mini reflect and review during the lesson• As a group challenge e.g. numbered heads together• As a paired activity

Benefits of using the stretch and challenge wall

• Students are able to access metacognitive activities on a regular basis

• High order thinking extension activities always available for students to engage with

• Choice of activities mean all students can engage with the wall

• Students feel a sense of pride when selecting from the wall• An opportunity for students to step away from their desk!

How have our geography students used the wall?

Year 9 following as a purple pen extension

How have our geography students used the wall?

Year 9 following as a purple pen extension

How have our geography students used the wall?

6th form reflect and review