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Attracted to Distractors
Learn more about the theory behind multiple choice question design and why a ‘good distractor’ helps us to assess gaps in students’ understanding.
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Remote learning plans for science, maths and English, the scientific way!
The DfE has said schools are expected to have a strong contingency plan in place for remote education provision by the end of September , here’s how Tassomai can help.
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New Diagnostic Snapshot tool
Tassomai and Pearson have developed a Digital Snapshot tool for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE Science specifications, to help teachers plan necessary reteaching and laser-target their interventions.
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Tassomai + Wonde = 🚀
Tassomai integrates with Wonde to reduce teacher workload and manage school data efficiently.
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A first look at Tassomai’s new GCSE maths content
Tassomai is well known as an online learning program that boosts attainment in GCSE science, and from Autumn 2020 Tassomai's packages for schools will also include Key Stage 4 maths!
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We need ‘track and trace’ for education!
An open letter from Tassomai’s founder to school leaders about the Government’s ‘catch-up’ tuition plan, and why direction and focus is essential for it to succeed.
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A first look at Tassomai’s new GCSE English literature content
Learn more about the course structure and the texts we are covering, and take a look at some sample questions .
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How students' performance improved on Tassomai - 2020 update
We’ve analysed our data to see how much students improved on Tassomai throughout the 2019/20 academic year, and the results are impressive! This post explains in detail how we calculate the performance improvement metric.
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Using Tassomai data to support centre-assessed grades
As teachers around the country face the challenge of grading their own students, Tassomai founder, Murray Morrison , shares some vital tips on how Tassomai data could be used to support decision-making .
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Tassomai packages for schools to include GCSE maths and English literature in 2020/21
We are developing new GCSE maths and English literature content and we plan to add this to our KS4 package in September.
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Advice from Tassomai teachers: Getting students on board remotely
Top tips from Tassomai teachers about getting your students on board remotely, a situation many schools have found themselves facing due to Covid-19.
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Free access for schools affected by closures
Information about free Tassomai access for all schools affected by Coronavirus related closures.
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Independent learning with Tassomai
Head of Science, James Stradling writes about the challenges facing our coastline schools and using Tassomai as a tool to promote independent study.
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Show me the evidence!
Tassomai founder Murray Morrison on the formation of the EdTech Evidence Group (EEG) and why schools should be evaluating edtech providers based on evidence of impact.
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Tassomai reveals all… the logic behind quiz and question selection
Ever wondered how Tassomai decides what content to show you, why you’re seeing quizzes on a particular topic and how Tassomai is helping you learn? Read on to reveal all….
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Tassomai at Key Stage 3
Heathfield Community School is one of the schools using Tassomai’s new Key Stage 3 content, with a particular focus on their Pupil Premium students . Emily Mason, Heathfield’s Pupil Premium Coordinator tells us about implementing the program and their progress so far.
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A more flexible way of viewing your students' Tassomai usage!
You asked, we listened! Your teacher dashboard is now fully customisable enabling you to view, and download, usage and performance data over whatever period you want.
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Closing the attainment gap - how we did it (and how we measured it!)
Students of all abilities improve in their academic performance as they use Tassomai - but the effect is even stronger for learners with lower initial attainment.
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How students' performance improved on Tassomai
We analysed our data to see how much students improved on Tassomai throughout the year, and the results are impressive!
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More responsive Daily Goals!
We’re improving Daily Goals to make them more engaging and rewarding for students.
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