Core Knowledge
CPD: Subject Level Curriculum (by Kat Howard and Claire Hill), topic 3.1.1
Core Knowledge
It is worth making distinctions between different types of knowledge. This will help to inform not only what we include in the curriculum but also the way it is sequenced.
Core knowledge
- Core knowledge is the knowledge we want students to retain in their long-term memory.
- Not being explicitly referenced on an exam mark scheme does not preclude knowledge from being core.
Examples
- Core knowledge includes equations, dates and facts, such as:
- Equation for calculating volumes.
- Date of important battles.
- The key plot points and stylistic features of a novel.
Questions to ask yourself
- How will you map your core knowledge?
- How will you ensure this is secure for all students?
- How will this be returned to over time to ensure it is embedded in long-term memory?
Test yourself on Core Knowledge
Which of the following is true about core knowledge?