15 Steps to Science Book Success

1. Use of the APP Booklet in the

back pocket of Science Book.

2. I CAN sheets stuck in at the

beginning of each topic and used.

3. Consistent use of the icons.

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4. Positive comments relating to
the LF and the APP/I CAN
statements.

5. Science Specific Targets

given relating to the LF and the
APP/ I CAN statements.

6. Evidence of pupils planning and

carrying out investigations.

7. Photos of investigative work.

8. Good questioning that draws

out greater understanding. Pupils
responding to these.

9. Good consistency and coverage

of the topics within year groups.

10. Differentiated activities.

11. Mind mapping before or at the

end of a topic.

12. Peer marking.

13. Pupil awareness of levels.

14. Range of different tasks and

activities, including independent
research.

15. Diagrams and models that

explain the meaning of Scientific
Vocabulary.