MRMICT
@mrmict.bsky.social
Y6 teacher at Benton Park PS • Irish • Author • NPQSL • Curriculum Task Design lead • NCCE Facilitator • Digital 🏫 Schoolhouse Lead • #microbitchampion • CAS community • #UKEd • #UKTeaching • 🔗 https://linktr.ee/mrmict
We brought our Ancient Civilisations learning together in #Year6.
#Retrieval task on the Shang, Yellow River, bronze, oracle bones, and why dynasties rise and fall. Then a Diamond 9 on what makes a civilisation successful, with paired talk then written justification.
#PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
#Retrieval task on the Shang, Yellow River, bronze, oracle bones, and why dynasties rise and fall. Then a Diamond 9 on what makes a civilisation successful, with paired talk then written justification.
#PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
February 6, 2026 at 7:02 PM
We brought our Ancient Civilisations learning together in #Year6.
#Retrieval task on the Shang, Yellow River, bronze, oracle bones, and why dynasties rise and fall. Then a Diamond 9 on what makes a civilisation successful, with paired talk then written justification.
#PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
#Retrieval task on the Shang, Yellow River, bronze, oracle bones, and why dynasties rise and fall. Then a Diamond 9 on what makes a civilisation successful, with paired talk then written justification.
#PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
We continued our #Computing work with #Year6 in OctoStudio, using retrieval to revisit events, the level variable, and conditionals.
Then we planned and innovated our maze game by changing sprites, interactions, and the reward or challenge. #PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
Then we planned and innovated our maze game by changing sprites, interactions, and the reward or challenge. #PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
February 3, 2026 at 7:27 PM
We continued our #Computing work with #Year6 in OctoStudio, using retrieval to revisit events, the level variable, and conditionals.
Then we planned and innovated our maze game by changing sprites, interactions, and the reward or challenge. #PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
Then we planned and innovated our maze game by changing sprites, interactions, and the reward or challenge. #PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
#Year6 #Computing OctoStudio games with collisions, variables and simple conditionals.
#Retrieval revisited sprites and how they touch → state (level variable) → outcome (screen and rules). Next time: bug routine, trigger → change → expected → fix.
#PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
#Retrieval revisited sprites and how they touch → state (level variable) → outcome (screen and rules). Next time: bug routine, trigger → change → expected → fix.
#PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
January 28, 2026 at 6:53 PM
#Year6 #Computing OctoStudio games with collisions, variables and simple conditionals.
#Retrieval revisited sprites and how they touch → state (level variable) → outcome (screen and rules). Next time: bug routine, trigger → change → expected → fix.
#PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
#Retrieval revisited sprites and how they touch → state (level variable) → outcome (screen and rules). Next time: bug routine, trigger → change → expected → fix.
#PrimaryComputing #TaskDesign
Our #History in #Year6 was the Shang Dynasty through oracle bones.
#Retrieval linked to ancient civilisations sequence.
Children matched oracle bone questions, justifying overlaps.
We ended by discussing strengths and weaknesses of oracle bones. #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign #EduSky
#Retrieval linked to ancient civilisations sequence.
Children matched oracle bone questions, justifying overlaps.
We ended by discussing strengths and weaknesses of oracle bones. #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign #EduSky
January 27, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Our #History in #Year6 was the Shang Dynasty through oracle bones.
#Retrieval linked to ancient civilisations sequence.
Children matched oracle bone questions, justifying overlaps.
We ended by discussing strengths and weaknesses of oracle bones. #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign #EduSky
#Retrieval linked to ancient civilisations sequence.
Children matched oracle bone questions, justifying overlaps.
We ended by discussing strengths and weaknesses of oracle bones. #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign #EduSky
Year 6 #Science on dispersion.
The #Retrieval was True, False and Fix on light and shadows to spot misconceptions.
Then a prediction from a diagram and GIF. We defined dispersion as white light splitting into the visible spectrum and linked it to rainbows.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #EduSky
The #Retrieval was True, False and Fix on light and shadows to spot misconceptions.
Then a prediction from a diagram and GIF. We defined dispersion as white light splitting into the visible spectrum and linked it to rainbows.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #EduSky
January 24, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Year 6 #Science on dispersion.
The #Retrieval was True, False and Fix on light and shadows to spot misconceptions.
Then a prediction from a diagram and GIF. We defined dispersion as white light splitting into the visible spectrum and linked it to rainbows.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #EduSky
The #Retrieval was True, False and Fix on light and shadows to spot misconceptions.
Then a prediction from a diagram and GIF. We defined dispersion as white light splitting into the visible spectrum and linked it to rainbows.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #EduSky
Y6 History: Indus Valley.
#Retrieval: Sumer + wheel, moving from what to why.
Vocab task was to work on defining and using: significant, legacy, innovation.
Main task modelled source+image connection, then the children applied it to drainage engineering.
#PrimaryHistory #EduSky #Teachers
#Retrieval: Sumer + wheel, moving from what to why.
Vocab task was to work on defining and using: significant, legacy, innovation.
Main task modelled source+image connection, then the children applied it to drainage engineering.
#PrimaryHistory #EduSky #Teachers
January 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Y6 History: Indus Valley.
#Retrieval: Sumer + wheel, moving from what to why.
Vocab task was to work on defining and using: significant, legacy, innovation.
Main task modelled source+image connection, then the children applied it to drainage engineering.
#PrimaryHistory #EduSky #Teachers
#Retrieval: Sumer + wheel, moving from what to why.
Vocab task was to work on defining and using: significant, legacy, innovation.
Main task modelled source+image connection, then the children applied it to drainage engineering.
#PrimaryHistory #EduSky #Teachers
Y6 shadows after QuBuild. Retrieval: light travels in straight lines (tick and explain).
Diagram annotation for key terms.
Three Heads prediction on distance, then tested it.
Explanations used distance, light spread and shadow sharpness.
Next: colour. #PrimaryScience #Year6 #EduSky #Retrieval
Diagram annotation for key terms.
Three Heads prediction on distance, then tested it.
Explanations used distance, light spread and shadow sharpness.
Next: colour. #PrimaryScience #Year6 #EduSky #Retrieval
January 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Y6 shadows after QuBuild. Retrieval: light travels in straight lines (tick and explain).
Diagram annotation for key terms.
Three Heads prediction on distance, then tested it.
Explanations used distance, light spread and shadow sharpness.
Next: colour. #PrimaryScience #Year6 #EduSky #Retrieval
Diagram annotation for key terms.
Three Heads prediction on distance, then tested it.
Explanations used distance, light spread and shadow sharpness.
Next: colour. #PrimaryScience #Year6 #EduSky #Retrieval
First go with QuBuild in Y6 light. Visual prompt + starter question, then pairs generated 3 questions through distance, position and object.
Purposeful talk, clear curiosity vs investigable.
Next time: free round first, then refine to testable.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #Science #EduSky
Purposeful talk, clear curiosity vs investigable.
Next time: free round first, then refine to testable.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #Science #EduSky
January 13, 2026 at 6:44 PM
First go with QuBuild in Y6 light. Visual prompt + starter question, then pairs generated 3 questions through distance, position and object.
Purposeful talk, clear curiosity vs investigable.
Next time: free round first, then refine to testable.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #Science #EduSky
Purposeful talk, clear curiosity vs investigable.
Next time: free round first, then refine to testable.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #Science #EduSky
Sumerian innovations. #Retrieval revisited why rivers mattered.
Then shifted to “What did this enable?” irrigation → surplus etc.
Finished with map reasoning on trade with Egypt/Indus & growing power.
#Year6 #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
Then shifted to “What did this enable?” irrigation → surplus etc.
Finished with map reasoning on trade with Egypt/Indus & growing power.
#Year6 #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
January 12, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Sumerian innovations. #Retrieval revisited why rivers mattered.
Then shifted to “What did this enable?” irrigation → surplus etc.
Finished with map reasoning on trade with Egypt/Indus & growing power.
#Year6 #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
Then shifted to “What did this enable?” irrigation → surplus etc.
Finished with map reasoning on trade with Egypt/Indus & growing power.
#Year6 #PrimaryHistory #TaskDesign
Started our new #Year6 #Science unit on light by going backwards before forwards.
#Retrieval revisited transparent, translucent, opaque, then a simple pinhole setup made straight line travel visible.
We finished by applying this to real world examples.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign
#Retrieval revisited transparent, translucent, opaque, then a simple pinhole setup made straight line travel visible.
We finished by applying this to real world examples.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign
January 8, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Started our new #Year6 #Science unit on light by going backwards before forwards.
#Retrieval revisited transparent, translucent, opaque, then a simple pinhole setup made straight line travel visible.
We finished by applying this to real world examples.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign
#Retrieval revisited transparent, translucent, opaque, then a simple pinhole setup made straight line travel visible.
We finished by applying this to real world examples.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign
My article “Coding for Understanding” is in Teach Primary.
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I argue for teaching coding as reasoning, building conceptual understanding before finished work @teachprimarymag.bsky.social
#TeachPrimary #PrimaryComputing #ComputationalThinking #TaskDesign #PRIMM
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I argue for teaching coding as reasoning, building conceptual understanding before finished work @teachprimarymag.bsky.social
#TeachPrimary #PrimaryComputing #ComputationalThinking #TaskDesign #PRIMM
January 7, 2026 at 8:20 PM
My article “Coding for Understanding” is in Teach Primary.
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
I argue for teaching coding as reasoning, building conceptual understanding before finished work @teachprimarymag.bsky.social
#TeachPrimary #PrimaryComputing #ComputationalThinking #TaskDesign #PRIMM
cdn.teachwire.net/e-mag/Teach-...
I argue for teaching coding as reasoning, building conceptual understanding before finished work @teachprimarymag.bsky.social
#TeachPrimary #PrimaryComputing #ComputationalThinking #TaskDesign #PRIMM
The final step, it has been long overdue… but The Xodus is complete.
January 6, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The final step, it has been long overdue… but The Xodus is complete.
Computing in #Year6 today:
#retrieval on mis/dis/malinformation, then a quick critique of a webpage for readability and user experience. We bridged back to #Year5 variables, then an unplugged If…Then…Else… treasure hunt using conditionals.
#PrimaryComputing #DigitalCitizenship #ComputerScience
#retrieval on mis/dis/malinformation, then a quick critique of a webpage for readability and user experience. We bridged back to #Year5 variables, then an unplugged If…Then…Else… treasure hunt using conditionals.
#PrimaryComputing #DigitalCitizenship #ComputerScience
January 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Computing in #Year6 today:
#retrieval on mis/dis/malinformation, then a quick critique of a webpage for readability and user experience. We bridged back to #Year5 variables, then an unplugged If…Then…Else… treasure hunt using conditionals.
#PrimaryComputing #DigitalCitizenship #ComputerScience
#retrieval on mis/dis/malinformation, then a quick critique of a webpage for readability and user experience. We bridged back to #Year5 variables, then an unplugged If…Then…Else… treasure hunt using conditionals.
#PrimaryComputing #DigitalCitizenship #ComputerScience
A quick new year update.
This week we will notify our first Chalk Ambassadors, then announce the cohort publicly next week.
They will help shape, test and share Chalk’s curriculum-led visual learning.
More next week.
#Chalk #ChalkAmbassadors #TaskDesign #Curriculum #TeacherCommunity #EdTech
This week we will notify our first Chalk Ambassadors, then announce the cohort publicly next week.
They will help shape, test and share Chalk’s curriculum-led visual learning.
More next week.
#Chalk #ChalkAmbassadors #TaskDesign #Curriculum #TeacherCommunity #EdTech
January 5, 2026 at 6:39 PM
A quick new year update.
This week we will notify our first Chalk Ambassadors, then announce the cohort publicly next week.
They will help shape, test and share Chalk’s curriculum-led visual learning.
More next week.
#Chalk #ChalkAmbassadors #TaskDesign #Curriculum #TeacherCommunity #EdTech
This week we will notify our first Chalk Ambassadors, then announce the cohort publicly next week.
They will help shape, test and share Chalk’s curriculum-led visual learning.
More next week.
#Chalk #ChalkAmbassadors #TaskDesign #Curriculum #TeacherCommunity #EdTech
Year 6 history, spring, lesson one:
spaced #retrieval on ancient civilisations, then a zoom out question on what makes a civilisation successful.
We finished by exploring why rivers keep showing up & touched on how this supported their success.
Start as you mean to go on.
#PrimaryHistory #Year6
spaced #retrieval on ancient civilisations, then a zoom out question on what makes a civilisation successful.
We finished by exploring why rivers keep showing up & touched on how this supported their success.
Start as you mean to go on.
#PrimaryHistory #Year6
January 5, 2026 at 4:33 PM
Year 6 history, spring, lesson one:
spaced #retrieval on ancient civilisations, then a zoom out question on what makes a civilisation successful.
We finished by exploring why rivers keep showing up & touched on how this supported their success.
Start as you mean to go on.
#PrimaryHistory #Year6
spaced #retrieval on ancient civilisations, then a zoom out question on what makes a civilisation successful.
We finished by exploring why rivers keep showing up & touched on how this supported their success.
Start as you mean to go on.
#PrimaryHistory #Year6
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Recent CPD from @claresealy.bsky.social helped me reframe a question I get asked often: how do we assess meaningfully in the wider curriculum?
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
Rethinking Assessment in the Wider Curriculum
Why triangulation, not recording, offers a clearer picture of learning I have been asked questions and having discussion about assessment a lot over the last month, and interestingly we have been f…
mrmict.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Recent CPD from @claresealy.bsky.social helped me reframe a question I get asked often: how do we assess meaningfully in the wider curriculum?
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
Recent CPD from @claresealy.bsky.social helped me reframe a question I get asked often: how do we assess meaningfully in the wider curriculum?
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
Rethinking Assessment in the Wider Curriculum
Why triangulation, not recording, offers a clearer picture of learning I have been asked questions and having discussion about assessment a lot over the last month, and interestingly we have been f…
mrmict.com
December 30, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Recent CPD from @claresealy.bsky.social helped me reframe a question I get asked often: how do we assess meaningfully in the wider curriculum?
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
I’ve written up my thinking here:
mrmict.com/2025/12/30/r...
#EduSky #education #teachers #assessment #teaching
Rethinking Assessment in the Wider Curriculum
Rethinking Assessment in the Wider Curriculum
Why triangulation, not recording, offers a clearer picture of learning I have been asked questions and having discussion about assessment a lot over the last month, and interestingly we have been fortunate enough to have Clare Sealy provide us with some really interesting CPD that has helped me articulate the concept of assessment with much greater clarity over the past few weeks.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Rethinking Assessment in the Wider Curriculum
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A seasonal nudge: don’t pull a Howard.
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
December 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A seasonal nudge: don’t pull a Howard.
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
A seasonal nudge: don’t pull a Howard.
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
December 20, 2025 at 3:36 PM
A seasonal nudge: don’t pull a Howard.
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
If Learning to Lead Computing is on your Christmas list, order it early so it’s “nestled safely under our tree”.
👉 bit.ly/L2LCo
Already got it? We’d love an Amazon review.
#PrimaryComputing #Computing #SubjectLeadership #CPD
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Class 6 children have been considering the most influential push and pull factors for living near to a volcano. We had different opinions and shared so insightful thoughts. @rgsibg.bsky.social @mrmict.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @dhmat.bsky.social #GeographyKS2 #perseveranceSTC
December 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Class 6 children have been considering the most influential push and pull factors for living near to a volcano. We had different opinions and shared so insightful thoughts. @rgsibg.bsky.social @mrmict.bsky.social @marymyatt.bsky.social @dhmat.bsky.social #GeographyKS2 #perseveranceSTC
Looking for a Christmas present for the computing lead in your life? 🎄
Learning to Lead Computing - a practical guide for experienced & emerging primary computing leads
Available from: Amazon - bit.ly/L2LCo
#Computing #PrimaryComputing #Edutwitter #EduBooks
Learning to Lead Computing - a practical guide for experienced & emerging primary computing leads
Available from: Amazon - bit.ly/L2LCo
#Computing #PrimaryComputing #Edutwitter #EduBooks
November 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
Looking for a Christmas present for the computing lead in your life? 🎄
Learning to Lead Computing - a practical guide for experienced & emerging primary computing leads
Available from: Amazon - bit.ly/L2LCo
#Computing #PrimaryComputing #Edutwitter #EduBooks
Learning to Lead Computing - a practical guide for experienced & emerging primary computing leads
Available from: Amazon - bit.ly/L2LCo
#Computing #PrimaryComputing #Edutwitter #EduBooks
Excited for Tuesday’s session:
How AI can support planning & task design. I’ll introduce my ‘Cyborg Model’ & share practical ways to use AI while keeping teacher judgement central.
🗓 18 Nov, 3.40–4.40pm
💷 £10
🔗 bit.ly/4pwkNey
#TaskDesign #AIinEducation #EduSky #Teachers #Education
How AI can support planning & task design. I’ll introduce my ‘Cyborg Model’ & share practical ways to use AI while keeping teacher judgement central.
🗓 18 Nov, 3.40–4.40pm
💷 £10
🔗 bit.ly/4pwkNey
#TaskDesign #AIinEducation #EduSky #Teachers #Education
November 15, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Excited for Tuesday’s session:
How AI can support planning & task design. I’ll introduce my ‘Cyborg Model’ & share practical ways to use AI while keeping teacher judgement central.
🗓 18 Nov, 3.40–4.40pm
💷 £10
🔗 bit.ly/4pwkNey
#TaskDesign #AIinEducation #EduSky #Teachers #Education
How AI can support planning & task design. I’ll introduce my ‘Cyborg Model’ & share practical ways to use AI while keeping teacher judgement central.
🗓 18 Nov, 3.40–4.40pm
💷 £10
🔗 bit.ly/4pwkNey
#TaskDesign #AIinEducation #EduSky #Teachers #Education
This graph is going viral, and I wanted to add a voice from the Year 6 side of the drop.
It’s not about blame or systems, but continuity and belonging.
🔗 bit.ly/4nq7c69
#PrimaryEd #SecondaryEd #Transition #ImpactEd #TaskDesign #Engagement
It’s not about blame or systems, but continuity and belonging.
🔗 bit.ly/4nq7c69
#PrimaryEd #SecondaryEd #Transition #ImpactEd #TaskDesign #Engagement
Reframing the Dip: Not Catastrophising the Year 7 Drop in Enjoyment – From A Primary Perspective
The Mind the Engagement Gap report by ImpactEd (linked above 👆) has been circulating this week; however, one graph is being shared and a narrative is being written; one that I think lacks nuance. I…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:28 PM
This graph is going viral, and I wanted to add a voice from the Year 6 side of the drop.
It’s not about blame or systems, but continuity and belonging.
🔗 bit.ly/4nq7c69
#PrimaryEd #SecondaryEd #Transition #ImpactEd #TaskDesign #Engagement
It’s not about blame or systems, but continuity and belonging.
🔗 bit.ly/4nq7c69
#PrimaryEd #SecondaryEd #Transition #ImpactEd #TaskDesign #Engagement
This week, #Year6 explored how the heart, blood & circulatory system work together in our final #Science assessment.
We started with a #retrieval task inspired by Alex Quigley’s Connect 4, then used hexagon connections to show how the concepts link.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #CurriculumThinking
We started with a #retrieval task inspired by Alex Quigley’s Connect 4, then used hexagon connections to show how the concepts link.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #CurriculumThinking
October 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
This week, #Year6 explored how the heart, blood & circulatory system work together in our final #Science assessment.
We started with a #retrieval task inspired by Alex Quigley’s Connect 4, then used hexagon connections to show how the concepts link.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #CurriculumThinking
We started with a #retrieval task inspired by Alex Quigley’s Connect 4, then used hexagon connections to show how the concepts link.
#PrimaryScience #TaskDesign #CurriculumThinking