How can we measure the impact and success of our action?
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can measure the impact of my active citizenship action and identify my next steps.
Key learning points
- Measuring impact helps improve future projects by showing what worked and what needs to change.
- Evidence like feedback, participation levels, or policy changes can be used to measure the success of the project.
- Both short-term progress and long-term effects help show the real impact of an active citizenship project.
- Evaluation results are used to improve, adapt strategies, or plan further actions for greater impact in the future.
Keywords
Impact - the effect or influence of a decision or action
Evaluate - judging or determining the significance, worth or quality of something
Reflect - to think carefully about an experience or action in order to learn from it, improve, and make informed decisions in the future
Common misconception
Success is only measured by big changes.
Encourage pupils to see that success is not just about large-scale change. Small improvements, like raising awareness, influencing opinions, or getting a response from decision-makers, also matter.
Teacher tip
Explain that measuring impact includes looking at short-term progress (e.g., responses), medium-term progress (e.g., increased participation) and long-term effects (e.g., policy changes or shifts in attitudes). Use real examples to show how small actions contribute to bigger outcomes over time.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Greta Thunberg is best know for campaigns for which issue?
Q2.Match the words with their correct definition.
actions or events organised by an individual or a group of people
the individuals, groups, or organisations that a campaign is aimed at
immediate, visible activities aimed at addressing specific issues
using existing systems to bring about change over time
Q3.Which campaign method shows public support by collecting signatures?
Q4.Explain 'direct action' in two words.
Q5.Match the factor to consider when choosing a campaign method with its rationale.
ensures the right people are reached
determines feasibility (how realistic it is)
ensures real impact
strengthens campaign influence
avoids legal or social issues
maximises relevance and impact
Q6.Which are examples of indirect action?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words with their definition.
judging or determining the significance of someone or something
to think carefully about an experience or action to learn from it
the effect or influence of a decision or action
Q2.What is meant by short-term impact?
Q3.What is meant by individual impact?
Q4.What is meant by reporting our story?
Q5.What do smaller impacts show us?
Q6.'A class or year group starts a new initiative or club,' is an example of which type of impact?
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