SAM Learning

• Introduction to SAM Learning
• Useful Documents for Schools
• Frequently Asked Questions & Help
• Access from Home
• Start SAM Learning

Introduction

SAM Learning offers a comprehensive online revision and exam practice service for SATs, GCSEs and A Levels. SAM stands for Self-Assessment Method, a uniquely powerful learning methodology based on exam practice and self-marking that's proven to raise achievement in schools. It is free to all Hertfordshire secondary schools and to those primary schools involved in the KS2 project.

SAM Learning provides 60 courses for SATs, GCSE and A Level:

• free in-school training available
• No marking for teachers
• Home and school use

If you need help getting started or want to arrange free training for your school, please use the links below or phone the SAM Learning Help Desk on 0845 130 4160 (local call rate), email helpdesk@samlearning.com or visit:

• www.samlearning.com

Useful Documents for Schools

Please note that the documents below are stored on the SAM Learning web site.

• PowerPoint presentation for teachers - suitable for explaining SAM Learning to staff or conducting a 'Do It Yourself' INSET session, complete with notes for the presenter
• Powerpoint presentation for learners - suitable for explaining SAM Learning to pupils - especially Years 9 and 11 complete with notes for the presenter.
• Case Studies - examples of how to use SAM Learning at school
• List of Courses
• List of Topics with headings taken from the National Curriculum Attainment Targets
• A gallery of images for linking to SAM Learning from your school Intranet or web site.
• Sample letters to Parents:
  • Initial letter to inform parents about access to SAM Learning
  • Example letter to parents when setting Internet-based homework
• Instructions for setting up learner accounts - including how to export from SIMS to create multiple accounts and set up accounts one at a time using the School Administrator account.
• Student Data Privacy Statement - please read this in conjunction with the instructions for creating accounts.
• Privacy Statement
• Copyright and Licence
• Terms of Use

Frequently Asked Questions & Help

The SAM Learning web site has an extensive Help section which will deal with virtually all issues which may arise with the service. If your question is not answered then email helpdesk@samlearning.com or phone the SAM Learning Help Desk on 0845 130 4160.

Access from Home

Access to SAM Learning is via a username and password for each user - this means that you can use the service whether you are in school or at home.

Starting SAM Learning

Visit www.samlearning.com to login to SAM Learning.