Classroom Secrets review by Nikki

Date: 26.04.2022

Review subject: Maths

Phase: Primary

Reviewer: Nikki, Teacher

Review rating:

Average rating across all Classroom Secrets reviews: 4.0/5

I've not given 5 stars as I have come across a few mistakes in resources.

How well does it match the curriculum?

Brilliantly: There is more content (eg support / extension activities) than we expected

We found it great for building reasoning skills across the school

How well does it support differentiation for the full range of the classes you use it with?

Brilliantly: There is a wide enough range of resources to provide a good range of options for all pupils

There is clear differentiation but involving similar style questions so children can build up their knowledge and akills

How well does it engage and motivate pupils?

Well: Pupils generally enjoy using it and tend to welcome doing so

There is a clear structure that children can recognise once they are used to the resources

How well supported is it by accompanying formative assessments?

Badly: There isn’t any / enough formative assessment or what there is, isn’t very useful

I've never attempted to look for/use any formative assessment linked to it

How well does it support planning?

Well: It’s fairly self-contained and can be used with minimal preparation

I've needed to adapt PowerPoints to suit my style of teaching and include more detailed explanations for some learners

How well does it support home use / independent learning?

Well: Pupils could be expected to use this at home or independently, with a minimum amount of support or additional resources

It can be used at home but only once children are used to the style of questions, I found

How would you rate it for value for money compared to similar resources?

Well: It’s worth the money and effort to introduce – more so than many similar resources I’ve seen

The broad range of resources for all year groups makes it a well priced resource

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