PAul McC⌬rmAcK 🧪🎓
@mccormackpj.bsky.social
Teacher Practitioner | Former AP for Curriculum, Standards, & Assessment | MEd Student @Cambridge_Uni | 🏴| Passionate about all things T&L
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NEW EPISODE
Is exams results day a thing of the past?
Should study leave be binned?
What is dialogic teaching?
AND MORE
Tune in and share 🙏🙏🙏
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Is exams results day a thing of the past?
Should study leave be binned?
What is dialogic teaching?
AND MORE
Tune in and share 🙏🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/59tb...
Should we ditch exam results day and what is dialogic teaching?
They Behave For Me · Episode
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May 16, 2025 at 6:17 AM
NEW EPISODE
Is exams results day a thing of the past?
Should study leave be binned?
What is dialogic teaching?
AND MORE
Tune in and share 🙏🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/59tb...
Is exams results day a thing of the past?
Should study leave be binned?
What is dialogic teaching?
AND MORE
Tune in and share 🙏🙏🙏
open.spotify.com/episode/59tb...
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Humans and machines both make errors, but they make different kinds of errors. Which do you prefer?!
We explore this in our latest post, and show how to get the best of both AI & humans.
With a response to bsky.app/profile/jim....
We explore this in our latest post, and show how to get the best of both AI & humans.
With a response to bsky.app/profile/jim....
What do you prefer – human error or machine error?
The human in the loop and the ghost in the machine
substack.nomoremarking.com
April 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Humans and machines both make errors, but they make different kinds of errors. Which do you prefer?!
We explore this in our latest post, and show how to get the best of both AI & humans.
With a response to bsky.app/profile/jim....
We explore this in our latest post, and show how to get the best of both AI & humans.
With a response to bsky.app/profile/jim....
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What every teacher needs to know about assessment.
eBook on how effective teaching requires ongoing professional development in assessment.
Download now: t.ly/HRqOE
#EduSky
eBook on how effective teaching requires ongoing professional development in assessment.
Download now: t.ly/HRqOE
#EduSky
April 13, 2025 at 7:01 AM
What every teacher needs to know about assessment.
eBook on how effective teaching requires ongoing professional development in assessment.
Download now: t.ly/HRqOE
#EduSky
eBook on how effective teaching requires ongoing professional development in assessment.
Download now: t.ly/HRqOE
#EduSky
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Careful reading of this interim report gives much to be optimistic about. Pedagogical freedom is preserved, with hints of change ahead that could enable more space for colleagues to enact irresistible teaching and learning @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
The next stage of the Curriculum and Assessment Review will look to create a more inclusive and fair system, address subject-specific challenges, and assess available pathways beyond GCSEs.
Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
Find out more ➡️ www.gov.uk/government/p...
Curriculum and Assessment Review: interim report
An independent review of the curriculum and assessment system in England, with statistical analysis.
www.gov.uk
March 19, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Careful reading of this interim report gives much to be optimistic about. Pedagogical freedom is preserved, with hints of change ahead that could enable more space for colleagues to enact irresistible teaching and learning @collegeofteaching.bsky.social
One of those moments where you just stop and take it all in. The Highlands never fail to impress. 🏔️ #ScotlandScenes”#scotland #halfterm
February 23, 2025 at 10:24 PM
One of those moments where you just stop and take it all in. The Highlands never fail to impress. 🏔️ #ScotlandScenes”#scotland #halfterm
Stunning view of Tower Bridge this morning! Ready and excited to dive into the @Steplab_co conference — time to connect, learn, and be inspired! 🌉📚 #LondonViews #TeachingConference @steplab.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Stunning view of Tower Bridge this morning! Ready and excited to dive into the @Steplab_co conference — time to connect, learn, and be inspired! 🌉📚 #LondonViews #TeachingConference @steplab.bsky.social
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Going through my Downloads folder I found a study by Babu and Mendro from 2003's AERA conference. They found that low achievers benefitted greatly from having more effective teachers for three years, but were less likely to get them:
December 27, 2024 at 4:43 PM
Going through my Downloads folder I found a study by Babu and Mendro from 2003's AERA conference. They found that low achievers benefitted greatly from having more effective teachers for three years, but were less likely to get them:
Christmas has officially started - Carols from Kings @Kings_College. 🎶 🎄 ⛪️
December 24, 2024 at 6:24 PM
Christmas has officially started - Carols from Kings @Kings_College. 🎶 🎄 ⛪️
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One of the trickiest parts of instructional coaching is diagnosis and agreement on next steps. It requires a (learnable) responsiveness and a common playbook of techniques to ensure that teachers’ goals are sufficiently granular and acted upon.
educationrickshaw.com/2024/12/13/d...
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Diagnosing and Setting Coaching Action Steps
One of the trickiest parts of instructional coaching is diagnosis. It requires deep funds of knowledge by the coach around effective teaching and learning to select the next high leverage “st…
educationrickshaw.com
December 14, 2024 at 2:37 AM
One of the trickiest parts of instructional coaching is diagnosis and agreement on next steps. It requires a (learnable) responsiveness and a common playbook of techniques to ensure that teachers’ goals are sufficiently granular and acted upon.
educationrickshaw.com/2024/12/13/d...
educationrickshaw.com/2024/12/13/d...
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It’s official- we have arrived on Bluesky! 🦋
Help us spread the word, and watch this space for more content from the newest and largest College in Cambridge.
You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
#HomertonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #CollegeLife #UniversityLife
Help us spread the word, and watch this space for more content from the newest and largest College in Cambridge.
You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
#HomertonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #CollegeLife #UniversityLife
December 13, 2024 at 1:01 PM
It’s official- we have arrived on Bluesky! 🦋
Help us spread the word, and watch this space for more content from the newest and largest College in Cambridge.
You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
#HomertonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #CollegeLife #UniversityLife
Help us spread the word, and watch this space for more content from the newest and largest College in Cambridge.
You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
#HomertonCollege #CambridgeUniversity #CollegeLife #UniversityLife
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Compare your school's demographic to others
NEW: Schools Like Yours – Updated with 2024 data
We've added new data to our Schools Like Yours tool. Use it to find similar schools to yours.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2024/12/scho...
We've added new data to our Schools Like Yours tool. Use it to find similar schools to yours.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk/2024/12/scho...
Schools Like Yours - Updated with 2024 data - FFT Education Datalab
We've added new data to our Schools Like Yours tool. Use it to find similar schools to yours.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
December 11, 2024 at 5:12 PM
Compare your school's demographic to others
Chemistry of Christmas series day 10 - Ag mirroring of glassware with Tollens’ Reagent.
#Chemistry
#Baubles
#Christmas2024
#silvermirror
#Chemistry
#Baubles
#Christmas2024
#silvermirror
December 10, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Chemistry of Christmas series day 10 - Ag mirroring of glassware with Tollens’ Reagent.
#Chemistry
#Baubles
#Christmas2024
#silvermirror
#Chemistry
#Baubles
#Christmas2024
#silvermirror
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Day 7 of #ChemAdvent24 and it's the perfect afternoon for curling up inside with a warm mug of mulled wine.
Here's a look at two of the key flavour compounds from the spices that flavour it!
Here's a look at two of the key flavour compounds from the spices that flavour it!
December 7, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Day 7 of #ChemAdvent24 and it's the perfect afternoon for curling up inside with a warm mug of mulled wine.
Here's a look at two of the key flavour compounds from the spices that flavour it!
Here's a look at two of the key flavour compounds from the spices that flavour it!
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What we were promised: an end to Ofsted grades, an awesome report card, and generally sunlit uplands
What's been leaked so far: Nando's chilli-pepper nonsense
TUNE IN FOR COMMENTARY - please share if you can :)
open.spotify.com/episode/11pW...
What's been leaked so far: Nando's chilli-pepper nonsense
TUNE IN FOR COMMENTARY - please share if you can :)
open.spotify.com/episode/11pW...
December 6, 2024 at 8:47 AM
What we were promised: an end to Ofsted grades, an awesome report card, and generally sunlit uplands
What's been leaked so far: Nando's chilli-pepper nonsense
TUNE IN FOR COMMENTARY - please share if you can :)
open.spotify.com/episode/11pW...
What's been leaked so far: Nando's chilli-pepper nonsense
TUNE IN FOR COMMENTARY - please share if you can :)
open.spotify.com/episode/11pW...
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Day 5 of #ChemAdvent looks at cooling candy canes – they make your mouth feel cold when you eat them due to a particular compound in peppermint
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
December 5, 2024 at 6:27 PM
Day 5 of #ChemAdvent looks at cooling candy canes – they make your mouth feel cold when you eat them due to a particular compound in peppermint
#ChemSky 🧪
#ChemSky 🧪
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The #chemistry nativity scene (Luke 2 6-7). All the major players involved, the 3 wise men bringing copper, magic sand and tungsten, shepards and the flocks of ethanol and crucibles, and even a flame/star of Bethlehem. #Christmas2024 #Christmas #nativity
December 3, 2024 at 7:57 PM
The #chemistry nativity scene (Luke 2 6-7). All the major players involved, the 3 wise men bringing copper, magic sand and tungsten, shepards and the flocks of ethanol and crucibles, and even a flame/star of Bethlehem. #Christmas2024 #Christmas #nativity
The #chemistry nativity scene (Luke 2 6-7). All the major players involved, the 3 wise men bringing copper, magic sand and tungsten, shepards and the flocks of ethanol and crucibles, and even a flame/star of Bethlehem. #Christmas2024 #Christmas #nativity
December 3, 2024 at 7:57 PM
The #chemistry nativity scene (Luke 2 6-7). All the major players involved, the 3 wise men bringing copper, magic sand and tungsten, shepards and the flocks of ethanol and crucibles, and even a flame/star of Bethlehem. #Christmas2024 #Christmas #nativity
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Day 2 of #ChemAdvent24 looks at how a colour-changing indicator can be made from festive poinsettia leaves.
This is possible because they contain anthocyanins, which undergo structural changes in acidic and alkaline solutions.
#GardenIndicators #ChemSky 🧪
This is possible because they contain anthocyanins, which undergo structural changes in acidic and alkaline solutions.
#GardenIndicators #ChemSky 🧪
December 2, 2024 at 11:29 AM
Day 2 of #ChemAdvent24 looks at how a colour-changing indicator can be made from festive poinsettia leaves.
This is possible because they contain anthocyanins, which undergo structural changes in acidic and alkaline solutions.
#GardenIndicators #ChemSky 🧪
This is possible because they contain anthocyanins, which undergo structural changes in acidic and alkaline solutions.
#GardenIndicators #ChemSky 🧪
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Really interesting new study on worked examples which underlines just how easy it is to get things wrong and end up in lethal mutation territory 🧵
November 26, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Really interesting new study on worked examples which underlines just how easy it is to get things wrong and end up in lethal mutation territory 🧵
HELP! #chemChat I have a really bright A Level Chemistry student who is Polish, they are finding the language of #chemistry challenging. Any recommendations for support please? We have used a Polish-English, but the tier 3 subject specific terminology doesn’t quite translate.
November 28, 2024 at 6:41 PM
HELP! #chemChat I have a really bright A Level Chemistry student who is Polish, they are finding the language of #chemistry challenging. Any recommendations for support please? We have used a Polish-English, but the tier 3 subject specific terminology doesn’t quite translate.
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November 11, 2024 at 5:17 PM
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In 2012, kids in PISA tests scored their maths anxiety.
In 2022, they did the same.
In almost EVERY country in the world, reported maths anxiety has increased. That's despite different politics, cultures, maths curricula etc.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
In 2022, they did the same.
In almost EVERY country in the world, reported maths anxiety has increased. That's despite different politics, cultures, maths curricula etc.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
Which Nation’s Students Are Defying the Math Anxiety Trend?
Math anxiety is up among students globally, but a few countries deviate from the pattern.
www.edweek.org
November 26, 2024 at 4:40 PM
In 2012, kids in PISA tests scored their maths anxiety.
In 2022, they did the same.
In almost EVERY country in the world, reported maths anxiety has increased. That's despite different politics, cultures, maths curricula etc.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
In 2022, they did the same.
In almost EVERY country in the world, reported maths anxiety has increased. That's despite different politics, cultures, maths curricula etc.
www.edweek.org/teaching-lea...
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November 18, 2024 at 9:26 PM
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Morning run around the colleges. #CambridgeUniversity
November 17, 2024 at 8:50 AM
Morning run around the colleges. #CambridgeUniversity
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Thank you, John Catt, for the gift! Very timely - will be a great help for what we’re working on at my academy at the moment. Looking forward to reading! @mrzachg.bsky.social
November 16, 2024 at 8:06 AM
Thank you, John Catt, for the gift! Very timely - will be a great help for what we’re working on at my academy at the moment. Looking forward to reading! @mrzachg.bsky.social