To prevent retrieval activities simply resembling a random fact pub quiz consider using the following , which I’m sure many of you are, in some form or other. You’ll notice that the emphasis is placed on disciplinary as well as content knowledge.
1. Retrieval grids
The grid below has nine questions to do with Romans in Britain. They each have a tariff suggesting level of difficulty. Pupils work in teams to amass highest score, but if they get the question they have chosen wrong they get zero points.
| 1. Who stood up to the Romans when Britain was invaded? | 2 points |
| 2. Why did the Romans want to invade Britain ? | 4 points |
| 3. What were the most important things that the Romans did for Britain? | 5 points |
| 4. What other civilizations existed elsewhere in the world at this time? | 2 points |
| 5. What do the words, invasion, revolt and legacy mean? | 3 points |
| 6. Which Roman leader came to Britain’s shore before Claudius but didn’t stay? | 2 points |
| 7. What evidence that the Romans invaded can we see in Britain today? | 4 points |
| 8. How do the Romans still affect our lives today? | 4 points |
| 9. Roughly |
