online study with proven results. what is it? sam learning is a web based package… for ks3 exam...

Online study with proven results

What is it?

SAM Learning is a web based package…

for KS3 exam practice and revision.that allows you to do and mark your own work.that improves your exam technique, confidence and

results.that allows you to work at your own pace.that allows you to work in school or at home.

What subjects are available?

Wide range of Key Stage 3 subjects covered

Subjects TasksArt 10Citizenship 25D&T 10Drama 13English 107French 68Geography 101German 28History 54ICT 56Maths 199Music 31PE 80RE 140Science 308

What do I do?

Here are some examples

Revision exercises• This is an example of a revision

exercise for Maths. • On the top right hand side you

can see the score and the number of screens of work in the exercise.

• With the scoring, you get a mark if the answer is correct the first time.

• If you answer incorrectly the answer drops back down with a line through it. You can carry on until you get the right answer – but you won’t get the mark for that question.

Improve activities• Designed to support you

with your learning• With animation and

voice over.• Simple activities clearly

broken down.• Helpful hints and

guidance throughout.• Difficult concepts made

easy.

Practise exam questions

Students type answers on-screen

Practise exam questions

Students can compare their answers with the Examiner’s

• ‘Get my score’ - helps students measure their success.

Do many Kingsway students use it?

• Last academic year it was used by 951 students to complete 7549 task hours.

Does it work?

National evidence• Only 10 task hours per student using SAM Learning

has a measurable impact on GCSE results.

– 9.7% rise in 5+ A*-C GCSEs including English and Maths for middle ability students.

(National research completed by Fischer Family Trust.)

How do I access it?

How do you access SAM Learning?

Web addressWeb address

www.samlearning.com

Logging inLogging in

Centre ID: - sk8ksUser ID: - Date of Birth followed by initials of first

name then last name.Password: - Initially set to be the same as the user id.

Example student

Peter Davies born on the 13Peter Davies born on the 13thth May 1996 would log on as May 1996 would log on as follows: -follows: -

Centre ID: - SK8KSUser ID: - 130596PDPassword: - 130596PD

Will I be recognised for using SAM Learning?

Yes!

• We reward students who use SAM Learning.• Every time you complete 10 hours of SAM Learning outside

of school hours you will receive: -– 40 extra merits.– A school certificate of recognition.

• Last year, some students completed 80+ hours! That would mean: -– 320 extra merits.– 8 certificates of recognition.