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Diary of an NQT: Marking revisited

NQTs
Devising an effective marking strategy, both for your pupils’ progress and your own work/life balance, is crucial. Our NQT diarist updates us on her progress

I felt it was about time to revisit, with you, my marking strategy. I began the year very keen and eager to maintain a strict marking strategy in order to exceed the school’s marking policy (therefore leaving me with some flexibility during busy weeks). I also wanted to build my rapport and dialogue with pupils via my marking.

I have found my strict marking routine to be effective and it has allowed me to postpone my everyday marking when I have had things like mock-marking or report-writing to complete. It has also most definitely built rapport with pupils by giving them a demonstration of my care and interest in their work.

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