Adam Still

Adam Still

Maths Teacher, CEO of Pango

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6 Tips for a Teaching Job in a New School

Preparing for a Teaching Job in a New School

6 Tips for a Teaching Job in a New School

Starting a new teaching job soon? With our top tips for preparing to enter your new school you can wave goodbye to first day jitters knowing you’ve got everything in hand! From prepping your classroom to making new teaching friends, there’s plenty to think about before you even step foot in the school. 

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What is it like to be a primary teacher?

Teaching in Primary Schools

Teaching in primary schools is a unique and rewarding experience. As educators, we have the privilege of shaping young minds and laying the foundation for lifelong learning. This blog will explore various aspects of teaching in primary schools, offering insights, tips, and reflections on this wonderful journey. It is useful for new and experienced teachers alike. 

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4 Teaching Strategies for SEN Pupils

Your strategy for teaching students with SEN shouldn’t vary too much from your existing plans. However, understanding what difficulties these pupils face in the classroom on a daily basis, can help you to adapt your teaching in order for them to get the most out of it. In this guide, our aim is to provide you with our top four ways to support pupils with SEN by providing strategies that can be adapted to any classroom setting.

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PangoGPT AI Tools

How to Use PangoGPT

PangoGPT is here to help you effortlessly plan lessons, compile resources, and find schemes of work and units. Using AI combined with our private collection of teaching resources created by top education publishers, you can save time and improve efficiency with PangoGPT. In this article we showcase what our tool can do for you and how to use it.

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PangoGPT AI Lesson Planning Tool

AI Lesson Plans - What Pango Are Doing

Evolving at a rapid pace, AI lesson plans are being trialled, but will they change the way you teach and plan for your class? As with everything, you may find three types of people when it comes to new technology and methods. Those who jump in with two feet and adapt to it straight away. Those who stay clear of it because they like their current method. Then there are those who try the new technology, but are apprehensive. Which category do you fall into? In this article we explore the rise in AI lesson planning within the education sector, what this could mean for you, and how Pango are helping drive the change.

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AI vs Traditional Lesson Planning: Which is Better?

Planning lessons can take a great deal of time, and AI lesson planning can help ease the process. But how does it compare to traditional planning? AI is evolving quickly and professionals, including teachers, are reaching for it to help speed up their daily tasks. In this article we dive into how you can use AI to lesson plan and how that looks compared to the traditional planning methods you may be used to.

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How to Plan Lessons For National Awareness Days

Each weekday can mark a significant event, historical milestone, or even raise the profile of a lesser well known disease or disability. It’s the reason why national awareness days exist. But with an awareness day falling nearly everyday, how do you know which ones to celebrate in class? We’ve picked our top three you should know about, which fit nicely with the core subjects maths, English and science. Learn what these events signify, why they should be taught in class, and how you can celebrate with your students.

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How to Prepare for SATs at Home - 5 Tips for Parents

Every parent wants their child to succeed, and more so when exams are thrown into the mix. So how can you help them to prepare for SATs at home? The chances are you’re a parent to a child who is currently in year 6, or about to finish year 5, and you want tips on how to help your child through this time. While teachers up and down the country lay the foundations, providing extra support at home can be key to boosting confidence. Let us share our other top tips for at home preparation in the run up to SATs.

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Key Stage 2 SATs Revision

Pre-SATs Revision Timeline For Teachers

Year 6 teachers unite. SATs revision is upon us and we’re here to help keep you on track for the May deadline. Commencing the week of the 13th May 2024, SATs preparation might be well underway. For those of you still looking for help, let us take you through our timeline to help you prepare your SATs revision slots while ensuring no topic is left uncovered.

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Key Stage 2 SATs Preparation

SATs 2024 - What You Need to Know

SATs exams are a fundamental part in a child's education, as they transition from primary to secondary school. Whether this is your first year 6 exam season or your tenth, it’s always best to re-cap and become familiar with the importance of these tests. After all, the focus is on helping each child to feel confident in their ability to answer the set questions. Let us run through all the key points for SATs exams, to help you prepare for the upcoming tests.

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