New and improved: Updates to assessment in Stile

Assessment is an essential part of the teaching process. Recently, our team sat tests and check-ins across the Stile collection and reflected on how we could make them even better. This review has given us an opportunity to make a number of improvements, bringing all of our assessment tasks up

Our approach to assessment

Assessment is a core part of what we do as teachers. It allows us to measure student progress, informs our reporting and helps us to reflect on how successful our teaching has been. To gain accurate information and keep students engaged in the process, we need assessment tasks that are

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Five tips for building background knowledge in the science classroom

I am guessing you’ve heard of the achievement gap and maybe even the opportunity gap – but what about the knowledge gap? My schools were filled with a diverse range of learners from all walks of life. English is often their second or even third language. It was tough to

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Women in STEM - no lab coat needed

Celebrate women in STEM this International Women's Day in Stile!

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Hands-on Science

This year, we're taking our labs in for a major service. Learn more about our approach to labs and what we have in store!

Introducing: On-hover glossaries to support literacy

The 2023 Stile Science Education Report showed that an alarming 57% of teachers believe their students' literacy levels limit their ability to understand science. We want to make science more accessible to every student. To make this a reality, we've created a handy new feature: On-hover glossary! While we start

Leveraging ChatGPT to Support Teacher Planning

Three ways teachers can use ChatGPT to elevate their planning process Yes, you read it right – This is a post about some of the benefits of ChatGPT for teachers. Over the past few months, as I scrolled through my teacher groups on various social media platforms, there was a massive

Driving Questions Boards in Stile

The Driving Questions Board is an instructional tool used to facilitate students' questions, organise them and connect them to their learning. You'll notice that Driving Questions Boards feature in a number of our newest units, including The Nervous System and Waves. This article is your go-to guide for using a

Scaffolding student understanding of climate change

At Stile, we know how important it is that students leave school with the confidence to tackle tomorrow's problems. Climate change, artificial intelligence and vaccination are just some of the key scientific challenges facing this generation. They'll need the skills and knowledge to participate in public discourse about these issues

Classification and Biodiversity: Do we need to save the bees?

Learn more about Stile's bee-utiful new unit on Classification and Biodiversity that aligns to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum.

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Survival of species: A dating guide for animals

Learn more about Stile's new unit sexual reproduction that aligns to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum.

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Exploring electricity and magnetism in sustainable transport

Learn more about Stile's electrifying new unit on Non-Contact Forces and Electricity that aligns to Version 9 of the Australian Curriculum.

The 5E Instructional Model

The BSCS 5E Instructional Model is a popular, evidence-based teaching framework that is applied extensively in Stile’s science program. So, what is it? Where did it come from? How can you use it in the classroom? Read on to find out.

Study skills for lifelong learning

The progression of study skills in Stile X from Year 7 to Year 10

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The Science of Stile X

Five evidence-based learning strategies embedded into the design and content of Stile X

The Science of Stile X: Retrieval practice

Retrieval practice is the first of five evidence-based learning strategies we’re exploring in the Science of Stile X blog series!

The Science of Stile X: Metacognition

Metacognition is the second evidence-based learning strategy we’re exploring in the Science of Stile X blog series!

The Science of Stile X: Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition is the third evidence-based learning strategy we’re exploring in the Science of Stile X blog series!

The Science of Stile X: Elaboration

Elaboration is the fourth evidence-based learning strategy we’re exploring in the Science of Stile X blog series!

The Science of Stile X: Dual coding

Dual coding is the final evidence-based learning strategy we’re exploring in the Science of Stile X blog series!

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The New Australian Curriculum and Stile

The science curriculum is changing. Stile has you covered.

Mission 3: Formative Assessment

Use the per-question analytics, model answers and student responses to give real-time feedback, and to facilitate self-reflection and peer feedback. How do I complete this mission? This mission is about using Stile with your students to facilitate formative assessment. Part A: Stile activity 1. Read the teaching notes in Prepare

Mission 4: Analyse Student Data

Use Analyse Mode to assess student achievement, provide written feedback on Key Questions to address learning goals, and gather insights to inform your next teaching steps. How do I complete this mission? This mission is about using Stile's analytical tools to assess student achievement and inform your next teaching steps.

Mission 2: Blended Learning

Use Teach Mode to scaffold student thinking and set the pace of a lesson while using collaborative question types to facilitate discussion. How do I complete this mission? This mission is about using Stile with your students as an effective blended learning tool. Part A: Stile activity 1. Read the

Mission 1: Assemble your Stile tools

Learn the nuts and bolts of Stile!