We use the following two online learning platforms for student homework. Please find on this page information about how they work and how parents/carers can access them.
Please note that these learning platforms do not replace Arbor as the platform on which homework is set. Arbor continues to be the place to check if your child has been set homework. If you have any questions about homework being set, you should initially contact the classroom teacher.
Sparx
Sparx is a collection of systems designed to develop the learning habits of students and further their progress. We currently set homework using the following systems. Tasks will be set and due to be submitted on Friday of each week.
Sparx Maths
Sparx Maths creates an hour's worth of practice questions based on the topics that have been taught in class that week. The questions are personalised to each individual learner to match their current level of understanding.
Sparx Reader
After completing an initial reading level test, students are offered suitable books to read from the Sparx Reader library. Students are asked questions at regular intervals to check their understanding.
Sparx Science
Students are set practice questions based on topics that they have studied during their learning journey to date. The questions are personalised to each individual learner to match their current level of understanding.
Seneca
Seneca Learning is an online platform where teachers can set assignments to students with self-marking questions. Seneca can be used for reviewing content and revision, even if your child’s teacher has not set a specific assignment for them to complete.
So that you can better support your child in completing work on this platform, you should receive an invite from one of your child’s class teachers or from Mr Turner. The invitation email should look like this:
From the link, you can sign up for a parent account by clicking here: