BUG Twist

The BUG strategy (box the command word, underline the key words, glance back at the question) is a well-known technique to support pupils when applying knowledge to examination style questions

Benefits of the BUG strategy

The BUG strategy can help make sure pupils don’t just write ‘everything they know’ about a concept or process that doesn’t directly answer the question set.

Alternative BUG strategy method

A possible alternative to the traditional BUG strategy is to remove the command word and key words for pupils to recall with prompts.
This could be adapted to be used at the start of a lesson or prior to pupils applying knowledge.
The next slide contains an example.

Alternative to traditional BUG

1‘C’ - How Can Knowledge be Effectively Condensed?

1.1'C' - Condense

1.1.1The Basics of Condensing Knowledge

1.2Strategies for Condensing

1.2.1Condensing the PowerPoint

1.2.2The Four Cogs to Expert Explanations

1.2.3Cornell Notes

2'R' - How do we Generate Reflective Learners?

2.1Research on Memory

2.1.1Semantic & Episodic Memory

2.1.2The Importance of Spacing Learning

2.2Timings for Reviewing Previously Learnt Material

2.2.1How Long and How Often to Review Material

2.3Strategies for Generating Reflective Learners

2.3.1BUG Twist

2.3.2Low-Stake Spaced Quizzing

3‘A’ - Using Assessment as a Responsive Tool

3.1Formative & Summative Assessments

3.1.1The Problem of Assessing 'On' or 'Off' Track

3.1.2Summative vs Formative Evaluation

3.2Determining Whether Learning has Taken Place

3.2.1Proxies for Learning

3.3Strategies for Assessing Student Learning

3.3.1Hinge Questions

3.3.2Exit Tickets

4'F' & 'T' - Precise Feedback to Feedforward

4.1Giving Effective Feedback

4.1.1Creating an Effective Feedback Culture

4.1.2Effectiveness of Feedback

4.2Grades

4.2.1Research on Giving Grades as Feedback

4.3Strategies for Providing Feedback

4.3.1The Language of Feedback

4.3.2'In the Moment' Feedback

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