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Mastering Hinge Questions for Effective Teaching

This course equips teachers with the skills to design and implement hinge questions, powerful formative assessment tools that provide real-time insights into student understanding. Participants will learn how to create high-quality hinge questions, use them to adjust instruction during the lesson, and apply inclusive strategies to maximise learning for all students. Delivered asynchronously, the course combines video learning, interactive eBooks, scenario-based activities, and real classroom case studies.


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What is included?

  • 5 engaging modules
  • Interactive videos, eBooks, and planning templates
  • Scenario-based quizzes and microlearning activities
  • Final reflection and downloadable action plan
  •  CPD Certificate issued upon completion

Become a Formative Assessment Expert

You will learn how to design and use hinge questions based on principles from cognitive science such as diagnostic assessment, common misconceptions, and retrieval practice. Gain practical tools to make student thinking visible and inform your next instructional move.


Build Confidence in Responsive Teaching

By the end of the course, you will have a set of techniques to assess learning instantly and pivot with purpose. Whether you are identifying gaps, pushing high performers, or differentiating effectively, hinge questions will become your go-to teaching ally.


Who Should Enroll?

  • Secondary school teachers across all subjects
  • Teachers looking to strengthen their formative assessment strategies
  • Educators seeking to design more purposeful, responsive lessons
  • Teachers supporting mixed-ability, EAL, or SEND learners
  • Department leads or CPD coordinators looking to share best practices