ry to do the best that I can in the current situation. Sometimes that means a lot more that other teachers when my standards are higher. Sometimes less when I don't have enough time or when things go wrong

A quick guide to Explaining. (Most of this may seem really obvious…but I think it is worth spelling out; we can always explain better!) 1) Make connections from abstract ideas to everyday life. 2) Show it in action; the walk-through. 3) Use models… 4) Use pictures. 5) Analogies. 6) Set a depth gauge.