As part of our commitment to high quality teaching at Smestow Academy, and our recent launch to our school community of our 5 Teaching Principles on the school website, we are excited to share with you weekly updates of the wonderful work our pupils are doing. 

In Maths 9y2 were learning to construct a perpendicular bisector with Mrs Oakley. Pupils worked in polite partnership to allow for opportunities to guide and teach each other.  Pupils who grasped the work quickly aided others to correct methods and to help guide them past common misconceptions. This is an excellent example of where guided practice has allowed pupils to master the skills required to complete the task and are confident enough to then teach their peers.