S1 E12 | Stop Marking Every Book! The Whole Class Feedback Hack for Busy Teachers

Tired of spending hours marking? In this episode, I share how Whole Class Feedback can drastically reduce your workload while improving student outcomes. Learn how to implement this strategy step-by-step, why it works, and grab a free template to make the process even easier! Links to Click: Free Resource: Download the Whole Class Feedback Sheet → https://www.missestruch.co.uk/offers/fNUar5qP Follow me on Instagram for more tips: https://www.instagram.com/miss.estruch.teach.and.tell/?hl=en What is Whole Class Feedback? Whole Class Feedback is a structured way to provide targeted feedback to students without individually writing on every single book. Instead of repeating yourself, you summarise key points on a Whole Class Feedback Sheet, then spend a few minutes in the lesson delivering this feedback verbally. How It Works: Mark the Work Efficiently: Instead of detailed individual comments, scan through students’ work and make notes on common strengths, misconceptions, and mistakes. Use the Whole Class Feedback Sheet: This includes sections like ‘What Went Well,’ ‘Common Mistakes,’ ‘SPAG Errors,’ and ‘Even Better If.’ Deliver Feedback in Class: Spend 5 minutes projecting the sheet, explaining key takeaways, and instructing students to record relevant feedback in their books. Track Progress Over Time: Keep copies of your feedback sheets to monitor student improvement and inform future lessons. Why It Works: ✅ Saves Hours – No need to write the same comments over and over. ✅ More Meaningful Feedback – Students actually engage with it instead of just looking at a grade. ✅ Improves Retention – Verbal feedback combined with student note-taking boosts learning. ✅ Helps Plan Future Lessons – You’ll spot misconceptions quickly and adjust your teaching accordingly.