SAM Learning is now available at Shirebrook Academy

SAM Learning is now available at Shirebrook Academy SAM Learning is an online learning platform which covers a wide range of subjects across the curriculum and can be used both in school and at home. Students can log in and complete interactive tests, exam practice questions and exam papers, while staff can assign homework and monitor students’ progress. SAM has a proven track record: studies have shown that using the service leads to better exam results.

Five facts about SAM Learning: • More than 5 million students have used SAM Learning to improve their grades. • Using SAM Learning for just 10 hours across the year will increase expected GCSE grades • SAM Learning is, on average, used by over 100, 000 students every day. • SAM Learning have more than 70, 000 activities across 27 subjects to help you revise. • Students can challenge friends to beat their scores and keep up with their progress on a live leader board.

Students are able to access SAM Learning at anytime and anywhere from a PC, laptop, mobile phone, tablet or even their games consoles (Xbox / Play. Station). Go to www. samlearning. com Or Follow the link form the Academy Home Page…… …. here …. …then here ….

Enter the Academy’s unique centre ID and your own unique login details. Shirebrook Academy’s Centre ID: NG 20 SC Your username and password are by default: Date of birth followed by your two initials: first name then last name. Example: 010800 DJ is the User ID for David Jones born 1 st Aug 2000.

You will be asked to set a security question Either – Your best friend’s name Or Your favorite colour Or Your favourite band/ singer Or Your pets name Remember your answer – you will need it if you forget your password!

See your set tasks Your home page Personalise your site Find/ compete against friends Access the activities/ learning

Work title Your set tasks Deadlines Types of tasks – click to open/ complete There are different types of tasks – Tests – you complete THEN mark your tests (we will check you have marked them correctly!! Revision – you can mark these as you go along All your scores get sent to your teachers

Teachers will begin setting you homework and classroom tasks immediately. Guidance on logging on and a copy of the presentation is on the School Website - follow the SAM Learning button COMING SOON – competitions between forms and year groups – who can complete the most tasks/ hours? ? Good luck