Homework Portals
What is the purpose of homework?
- Promote independence
- Promote confidence
- Improve understanding of the curriculum
- To develop long term memory
Homework Quicklinks
BromCom - Multi-subject platform - Accessed via Android App, Apple App or web link.
Sparx - Math specific platform
Scenca - Science specific platform
Requirements:
BromCom
Students can now download the Bromcom Student App on their phone, create a 5 digit pin and select to log in using the Magic Link
Note: Students MUST open the Magic Link Email from a DEDICATED EMAIL APP on the Mobile Phone/Device that the Student Portal App is also installed on.
Clicking this link will enable Students to use Single Sign for the Student Portal and bypass the need to enter credentials moving forward.
From now on, when Students log in to the Student Portal via the App Version, the App will take them straight through after they enter their 5 digit code or use Face/Touch Recognition.
Sparx - Maths Homework
Sparx is an exciting online platform that offers every student a personalised maths homework.
We know that you want to support your child’s maths progress, so we’ve put together this letter to explain how Sparx works and why it is important to make sure that maths homework is 100% completed.
How does Sparx homework work?
Sparx personalises each child’s homework, creating a weekly set of questions tailored to their level of understanding and learning pace. The questions are designed to be achievable whilst offering the stretch that learners need to make progress.
Each week, topics are set by your child’s maths teacher and will make up the majority of the homework questions. Questions from previous topics will also be included in the homework so that students can keep practising the skills they have learned.
How can I help my child with their homework?
We appreciate that you will of course want to support your child with their home learning but please try not to help them with a question until they’ve had a go first! It is really important that they complete their homework independently, and that questions are marked as correct. They can watch the support video if they need to. This way, Sparx can make sure your child continues to see homework that’s at the right level for them.
Why does my child need to achieve 100% compulsory homework completion?
Sparx Homework is deliberately designed to help students really get to grips with and understand the concepts and skills they are learning by ensuring they cover the essential building blocks needed to make progress in maths. Sparx’ research (sparx.co.uk/evidence) has shown that an average of 60 minutes a week of this type of personalised maths home learning leads to clear progress. It is therefore advised that students do their homework as early as possible, so they have the time to have a go themselves and seek help from their teacher if needed. Homework is not marked as complete until all of the compulsory questions have been answered correctly, so starting early is key to finishing before hand-in time.
You can keep track of your child’s homework completion in the weekly email you will receive from Sparx.
We hope you agree that Sparx will play an exciting and important role in helping your child’s understanding, success and confidence in maths to grow.
There will be an opportunity for your child to gain support at school on Monday and Wednesday as part of our Enrichment program from 3:15pm till 4 pm.
Sparx Tips for parents
Scenca - Science Homework
Students will need to use an email address to sign up.
Once signed up students select join class with a code (the code will be issued in class by their teachers).
Homework can be found in the assignments section of the class on the website. Students should follow the instructions through the assignment and answer the questions as they complete it. The work will be marked as it is completed.
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