Thinking Hard Grid – Stretch and Challenge for KS4
This Thinking Hard Grid is designed to develop deeper thinking, retrieval skills, and critical analysis across the KS4 curriculum. Perfect for GCSE learners, it includes a wide range of engaging tasks such as Odd One Out, Prove It, Link It Up, Because-But-So, and Silent Debate – all aimed at boosting metacognition and higher-order thinking.
Use it as a ready-to-go resource for:
Retrieval practice
Stretch and challenge
Revision and DIRT
Cover lessons
Independent learning
Ofsted–ready planning
Each task is designed to encourage GCSE students to explain, justify, evaluate, and connect ideas – supporting success with AO3-style skills and promoting classroom talk and deeper understanding.
Fully editable in Word or Google Docs and adaptable to any topic or subject across KS4.
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