Progression pedagogy - Electricity - Year 6

The 'Progression within this unit of learning' for Year 6 electricity begins by setting the stage for pupils to understand the workings of electricity and the factors that affect its power. This educational journey utilises a structured approach known as 'link it, learn it, check it, show it and know it', which is designed to optimise the opportunities for pupils to acquire and retain knowledge. Each step serves a distinct purpose in the learning process, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.

At the outset, 'before the learning', students make connections with prior knowledge, setting a foundation for new information. 'During the learning', they engage with the content, actively exploring the principles of electricity through various activities. 'At the end of the learning', there's an assessment phase where pupils 'check it' to evaluate their understanding. The 'show it' phase allows them to demonstrate their grasp of the concepts learned, and finally, 'know it' ensures that the knowledge sticks and is remembered. This progression framework is outlined in detail in the 'Five stages of learning and remembering' document, which can be found on the Focus Learning Challenge website, providing further guidance on the pedagogical approach.