raising achievement

[Audrey McKie]

Hi everybody

I am looking for ideas and tips on raising achievement in general, with the following subheadings:

- raising achievement at KS4.

- raising boys' achievement.

I went on a course a couple of years ago which gave me concrete ideas to use in the classroom, and it did work well, but I am finding that I am always using the same ideas, the same games : there are only so many ways of using Os and Xs!!! I just want to know whether we could all share ideas (from all subjects, from all types of schools) on how we try to raise motivation and achievement in our classrooms. Even a list on what to avoid would be welcome...

Thanks

Audrey