Mastery learning practice guide

Mastery learning is a way of designing units of work so that:

• each task (or set of tasks) focuses on a particular learning objective
• students must master a task in order to move onto the next one.

This guide outlines key practices for using mastery learning in the classroom:

• Break down units of work into tasks with clearly specified objectives. 
• Use formative assessment to monitor student understanding and progress.
• Provide opportunities for revision and enrichment. 

This guide is part of the Tried and Tested series, covering education practices that have been proven to make a positive impact on learning.