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Knowledge-rich curriculum

A curriculum that sets out precisely the knowledge pupils should learn and builds it in a planned sequence.

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England
Topic
Curriculum

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Knowledge organiser All four UK nations (details may differ)
A single page summarising the key facts, vocabulary and diagrams for a unit, used for self-quizzing.
Powerful knowledge All four UK nations (details may differ)
Michael Young's term for specialised, discipline-based knowledge that schools should give all pupils access to.

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