These tips are just a starting point for teaching mixed ability classes. I'm sure, like me, that as you continue to teach you will develop more strategies for teaching mixed ability classes.

Each day as a teacher can bring new challenges and I was recently asked to cover another tutor's class at short notice. I'd met most of the students as I'd carried out their Initial Assessments so was aware that the group was very diverse. With only my Curriculum and any resources I could find at home I planned the session. To see how I put these teaching tips into practice you can read my Advertisements lesson plan outline.

Further information

For further information about the Basic Skills Curriculum and the Access for all document visit the Basic Skills Agency website.

Taking it further

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