Give me 3! - Assessment for Learning activity - How has crime and punishment changed through the ages?

The "Give me 3!" activity serves as an engaging assessment for Key Stage students to explore the evolution of crime and punishment throughout history. In this challenge, pupils are prompted to recall three specific aspects of the topic from different categories provided. The task is designed to summarise their knowledge and understanding of the subject matter covered during the course. For instance, students may be asked to list three types of punishment that have been used historically or to identify the three ordeals that were common during the Anglo-Saxon era.

Additionally, the activity may require pupils to recall three Anglo-Saxon words related to the theme, or to provide three reasons why individuals might have been hanged in the past. This exercise not only tests students' recall abilities but also encourages them to think critically about how the concepts of crime and punishment have transformed over time. In this assessment, pupils have the opportunity to earn two points for each correct answer they give, with a total of 15 minutes allocated to complete the challenge. This activity is an effective way to consolidate learning and assess students' grasp of the historical changes in crime and punishment.