Progression pedagogy - Grouping Living Things - Year 6

The curriculum for Year 6 includes a unit on the grouping and classification of living things, which is structured to enhance pupils' ability to retain and recall information. This unit employs a systematic approach known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it, and know it', which is designed to support students through the various stages of learning and remembering. This pedagogical strategy ensures that each lesson is connected to the next, providing a coherent learning journey for the pupils.

At the beginning of the unit, 'Before the learning', students are encouraged to make connections with their existing knowledge, setting the stage for new information to be introduced. 'During the learning', students actively engage with the new content, exploring how living things are grouped and classified. 'At the end of the learning', they have the opportunity to check their understanding and solidify the concepts covered. 'After the learning', the 'show it and know it' stages allow students to demonstrate their comprehension and long-term retention of the subject matter. This progression framework is integral to the Focus Education approach, aiming to build a strong foundation of knowledge for each pupil.