Progression pedagogy - Stone Age - Year 3

In a Year 3 history unit exploring the Stone Age, students investigate the transformative period of prehistoric Britain, from the early Stone Age to the end of the Iron Age. The curriculum is designed to deepen the children's understanding of how Britain's landscape, technology, and way of life evolved dramatically over thousands of years. The progression pedagogy employed in this unit follows a structured approach to learning and remembering, using the 'link it, learn it, check it, show it and know it' system to ensure that students not only acquire information but also retain it effectively.

Before the learning commences, students are introduced to the topic, setting the stage for them to connect with previous knowledge and context. As the unit progresses, students actively engage with the material through a variety of learning activities that promote the retention of key facts and concepts. 'Link it' helps them connect new information to what they already know, while 'learn it' involves direct teaching and exploration of the subject matter. 'Check it' allows for assessment of understanding, and 'show it' gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their learning in creative ways. Finally, 'know it' ensures that the knowledge sticks, with revision and recall exercises to cement their understanding. This approach, detailed in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' document, is designed to maximise opportunities for students to remember more and know more about the significant changes in Britain from the Stone Age to the Iron Age.