Regents Review Summer 2025

The Regents Review Summer 2025

GENERAL NEWS

Our ITW Focus: Formative Assessment Mastery • Consolidating strategies across all subject areas • Honing our expertise in assessment for learning • Making adaptations to support every student’s journey The impact has been remarkable, with 87 lessons observed across Years 7-10, showcasing the breadth and depth of innovative practice happening in our classrooms every day. Student Voice: Our students’ feedback has been invaluable in shaping our understanding of effective formative assessment. Here’s what they told us works best: Mini Whiteboards emerged as the clear winner! Students love them because they’re “reassuring if I get things wrong” and provide “the best option for speed and understanding.” WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) was praised for helping students “understand what is expected” - a powerful tool for clarity and confidence. Live Modelling resonated strongly, with students appreciating when “my teacher works alongside us.” While some strategies like ‘Don’t Know is Banned’ received mixed feedback, this honest dialogue helps us refine our approach to ensure all students feel supported. Teacher Insights: Our teaching staff have embraced ITW with enthusiasm and professionalism. The feedback speaks volumes about our commitment to continuous improvement: “The strategies are a fundamental part of my teaching, but the bingo card was a good prompt.” “Exit tickets are more powerful than I realised and a super quick way to support my planning and adaptations.”

The collaborative discussions sparked by our ITW bingo cards have strengthened our professional learning community, with teachers reflecting on strategies they use regularly and discovering new approaches from colleagues. Popular Strategies Across RPCC

Student Favourites: • Mini Whiteboards • WAGOLL examples • Live Modelling Teacher Champions: • Exit Tickets • Live Modelling • Retrieval ‘Do Now!’ activities Beyond ITW

The true measure of ITW’s success, lies not just in the week itself, but in how these formative assessment strategies continue to enhance learning throughout the year. Our teachers are now equipped with refined techniques, that support their ability to adapt lessons in real-time, ensuring every student receives the targeted support they need to thrive. From exit tickets in maths and English providing instant feedback on student understanding, to ‘blurting’ activities in science encouraging rapid recall, and WAGOLL examples in art and English setting clear expectations - formative assessment has become the heartbeat of learning at RPCC. Looking Forward ITW 2025 has reinforced what we already knew: at Regents Park Community College, innovation isn’t just a week-long event - it’s our everyday commitment to supporting progress.

“Do Now is so useful to support my adaptations.”

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