Retrieval Practice Primary: A guide for primary teachers and leaders

In recent years retrieval practice has continued to grow in prominence and interest – an evidence-informed effective teaching and learning strategy that supports all learners. After extensive reading, engaging with research and working with schools, Kate Jones has written a guide that explores how retrieval practice can work in a primary school context. The book begins with research then focuses on classroom application, covering curriculum design, task and question design with retrieval practice and how to embed retrieval practice as part of the language of learning across the wider school community. This is an essential read for teachers and leaders at all levels looking to effectively embed retrieval practice in their primary classroom.

Kate Jones is a teacher, experienced leader and senior associate for teaching and learning at Evidence Based Education. Kate has been a teacher for more than a decade; she spent five years teaching in Abu Dhabi and is now back home in the UK. In addition to her teaching and leadership roles, Kate is the author of seven books published with John Catt Educational: Love To Teach: research and resources for every classroom; the Retrieval Practice collection; Wiliam and Leahy's Five Formative Assessment Strategies In Action; and The Teaching Life: professional learning and career progression, co-authored with Robin Macpherson. Kate is a regular writer and contributor to various educational magazines, including TES. She has presented and worked with schools around the world, including in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong and more. You can connect with Kate via Twitter and Instagram @KateJones_Teach.