This is a one-day Masterclass, sharing up-to-date research on retrieval practice and memory strategies. It is an opportunity to hear from fellow educators about effective classroom practice and to learn more about digital tools that can support you and your students. This will take place 09:45 – 16:00 at Bristol Aquarium 7th March 2026.
What will be covered in the event?
The programme will focus on 2 main themes
- Embedding learning throughout the course: We will explore effective, evidence-based practice and current research on how students can learn and retain knowledge over time.
- Revision strategies: How can we teach effective revision strategies and support students as they prepare for exams? How can we make best use of lesson and intervention time to build their knowledge and skills so they can access as many marks as possible?
The key areas the Masterclass will cover are:
- Latest approaches to learning, metacognition, retrieval practice and most recent research on memory strategies
- What works – effective revision techniques and demonstrations.
- Digital tools and platforms – making sense of what’s available, how to use it.
- Differentiation and adaptation strategies, ensuring an inclusive approach and support for learners with additional needs, including neuro diverse students.
Provisional Programme
Keynote 1 – Karen Collins
Karen Collins, Head of Curriculum at PiXL with over 20 years of science-teaching experience, will deliver an insightful keynote exploring effective revision techniques and how to implement them. Karen will discuss research around revision, including the forgetting curve, the procrastination scallop, and Dunlosky’s finding, as well as sharing practical strategies you can use with your students.
Keynote 2 – Gareth Bates
Gareth is an experienced secondary school teacher and lecturer will discuss the structuring and timing of revision activities as students move closer to the exam period.
Revision workshops
A choice of four workshop session (you will be able to attend two)
- Making revision accessible and inclusive for SEND learners
- Building strong foundations through the course
- Supporting your students with Required Practical
- What and how to revise? Effective support and guidance for your students
Hear from our sponsors
Educake will share their tips of accessing and using data to help your students perform at their highest level.
AQA will share their expertise in how you can best support you students in their revision.
Get to know your local science education community
ASE’s West of England committee invite you to join them for a masterclass debrief, friendly chat and drick at a nearby venue from 5pm onwards.