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VoicED #4: Hooks for Science and Maths lessons

December 13, 2021January 13, 2022Oxford Education
Hooks for Science and Maths lessons

While it has been a couple of months since the start of term, getting students to settle down is still being reported as a problem by a lot of teachers. A good lesson hook, particularly one with a real-world application, can help focus students’ minds and rekindle their curiosity.

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