Gartree Science KS2-3 TRANSITION Page

This webpage lists issues that relate to effective transfer of pupils from KS2 to KS3 Science.

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Key stage 2 Science.

As part of our departmental approach to Key Stage 3 Strategy implementation, we hope to achieve a better understanding of science teaching at KS2 in our feeder schools and to look to ways to develop our own interpretation of our Schemes of Work to better reflect what has already been taught, and the implications for future teaching and learning

Reference publication:
"Supporting transition from Year 6 to Year 7 Science"
DfES 0124/2002

Departmental Aims

  • Avoid pointless repetition
  • Identify opportunities for progression.
  • Build on KS2 work in QCA SOW.
  • Achieve effective transition from KS2 to KS3 science.

    Web references:

  • Programmes of Study - KS2 Science


    What have Pupils done at KS2?

    How to get information from pupils

  • Concept maps
  • Key works
  • Pre-unit tests
  • Quizzes
  • Evaluation sheets
  • "Show Me" cards
  • "Concept cartoons"
  • CASE pre-test may contain helpful information

    How to build links with Primary School colleagues

  • Co-working opportunities
  • Year 6 school visits
  • ICT options
  • KS2 Audit?

    How to start Topics in KS3?

  • Formative Assessments
  • CASE Pre-test
  • Informal Strategies - suggest dept workshop

    Feeder Primary Schools:

  • Coningsby St Michael's C of E
  • Kirkby on Bain C of E
  • Mareham le Fen C of E
  • New York
  • Tattershall Clinton Park
  • Tattershall Holy Trinity C of E
  • Woodhall Spa St Andrew's C of E

    School Information and Performance Tables for Lincolnshire
    Go to School Information sections.

    Background Articles
    BBC Article

    GOOGLE

    RJP November 2002 updated ©2007