Model answers
In addition to command word help and a guided marking interface, model answer videos are available for every Advance question for GCSE Computer Science. Model answers are visible to both students and teachers during and after an extended answer question has been marked.
These short videos are ideal for showing students from the front of the class and provide excellent support for non-specialist teachers too.
Advance
Tasks
A teacher can:
The research
Providing models is one of the ten Rosenshine principles. Students need cognitive support to help them learn how to answer examination questions. Modelling, worked examples and teacher thinking out loud help clarify the steps involved to creating answers that are structured correctly.
Rosenshine, B. (2012) Principles of Instruction: Research-Based Strategies That All Teachers Should Know. American Educator, 36(1), p12-39
Each video contains:
A student can:
Note model answers are hosted on YouTube.