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Challenge in the classroom

NACE resources to support teachers and school leaders to develop challenge in the classroom

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Current approaches: applications and implications for more able learners

FREE FOR MEMBERSRecall and retrieval practice
FREE FOR MEMBERSCognitive load theory
FREE FOR MEMBERSMetacognition
FREE FOR MEMBERSFeedback
FREE FOR MEMBERSInstructional models

General approaches to challenge in the classroom

FREE FOR MEMBERSWhat makes a task challenging
FREE FOR MEMBERSBloom's taxonomy
FREE FOR MEMBERSIdeas for challenge in the primary classroom
FREE FOR MEMBERSPlanning for more able learners

Challenge cards and teacher notes

FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge cards eyfs
FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge notes eyfs
FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge cards primary
FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge notes primary
FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge cards secondary
FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge notes secondary

Posters

 

 

 

FREE FOR MEMBERSChallenge 5 a day
FREE FOR ALL SCHOOLSCognitive challenge poster
Super six ways to challenge yourself today poster - PrimaryFREE FOR ALL SCHOOLSSuper six ways to challenge yourself today poster - Secondary

Reading lists

FREE FOR MEMBERSKS1 reading list
FREE FOR MEMBERSKS1 reading list 2025 edition
FREE FOR MEMBERSKS2 reading list 2024
FREE FOR MEMBERSKS2 reading list 2026
FREE FOR MEMBERSKS3 reading list

Additional resources and support

Rethinking assessment

Explore our collection of resources about assessment, including our research publication outlining the importance of carefully planned assessment models which reflect school ethos.

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Oracy

Explore our collection of resources about oracy, sharing effective approaches to developing oracy skills as an integral part of cognitively challenging provision.


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Recommended reading

Our book suggestions for school leaders and practitioners.

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Creating cognitively challenging classrooms
On-demand CPD for teachers and school leaders

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1. Exploring cognitive challenge
2. Oracy and discourse
3. Climate for learning
4. Effective questioning
5. Planning to the top
6. Independent learning
7. Practical strategies for challenge

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