1. Tasks that are closely linked to the learning objectives/planned backwards from these, so they really focus on what we want pupils to think about, learn and retain. 2. Tasks that focus on learning not engagement or entertainment.

3. Tasks that require pupils to think about the content as opposed to other skills, ensuring they are only thinking about the new content. This is opposed to tasks that require pupils to use new knowledge to produce an outcome that also requires new skills (e.g. a diary entry or newspaper report).