Chapter 1: Comparison matrix

Use this matrix to identify which approaches best fit your context, cohort, and available time. The ratings below reflect relative effort and expected impact, not absolute measures.

Teaching approach

Effort

Student confidence

Reusable

Best suited to

Marker bios (H5P carousel)

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Multi-marker subjects, large cohorts

Mini-viva demonstration video

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First time cohorts, first year subjects

Response structure teaching

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Any supervised assessment

Handling common moments

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First-time cohorts, first-year subjects

Online tutorial with breakout practice

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Low-confidence online cohorts

Practice questions (non-assessable)

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Stand-alone and integrated assessments

“Talk it out” revision

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Content-heavy subjects

Time-boxed exemplar responses

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Time-limited assessments

Assessment myths guide

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High support or first-year cohorts

Day-of supervised assessment checklist

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Any supervised assessment

Technology confidence check

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Online supervised assessments

Marker reassurance clips

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Supervised assessment with multiple markers

Student self-recorded practice responses

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Online cohorts, spoken response assessments

Teaching students to make their thinking visible (think aloud)

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Supervised assessment where reasoning and problem solving are valued

Embedding oral reasoning into everyday teaching

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Synchronous classes where reasoning and problem solving are valued

Rubric unpacking with sample responses

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High support or first-year cohorts

Effort ratings: ◐○○ Very low  ●○○ Low  ●●○ Medium  ●●● High  | Confidence and reusability follow the same scale.

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