PGCE Lesson Planning and Curriculum

Question 1

According to Teachers' Standard 4, which element is essential when planning a sequence of lessons?

Accepted Answer

Lessons should build on pupils' prior knowledge and lead to clear progression

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Each lesson should be planned in isolation without reference to previous learning

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Planning should focus exclusively on activities rather than learning outcomes

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Lessons should always follow the same structure regardless of subject

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a learning objective in a lesson plan?

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To outline what pupils will know, understand, or be able to do by the end of the lesson

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To describe what activity pupils will complete

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To provide a title for the lesson on the board

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To satisfy the requirements of an Ofsted inspection

Question 3

A PGCE trainee is planning a lesson on the causes of World War I for a mixed-ability Year 10 class. Which approach best demonstrates differentiation in planning?

Accepted Answer

Providing different levels of scaffolding and challenge within the same learning objective so all pupils can access and extend their learning

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Planning one worksheet at a single level for all pupils

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Setting completely different topics for higher and lower ability pupils

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Only planning for the middle-ability pupils and adjusting during the lesson

Question 4

When planning for a Year 7 English lesson, a trainee includes a starter activity, main activity, and plenary. What is the primary purpose of the plenary?

Accepted Answer

To assess whether pupils have met the learning objective and consolidate key learning

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To fill remaining time at the end of the lesson

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To allow pupils to pack away their belongings

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To introduce homework

Question 5

Which of the following is the best example of a SMART learning objective for a KS3 maths lesson?

Accepted Answer

By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to add fractions with different denominators using the lowest common multiple

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Pupils will learn about fractions

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Pupils will complete the fractions worksheet

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Pupils will understand maths better

Question 6

According to the National Curriculum framework, what is the purpose of 'key stage expectations'?

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To set out the matters, skills, and processes that should be taught at each stage of education

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To limit what teachers can teach in each year group

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To provide a script for teachers to follow in every lesson

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To rank schools against each other based on pupil performance