The pupil s reactions are encouraging and their interest is sustained by motivating and appropriate materials, which seem to have more impact than traditional books. The interactivity seems to improve learning and pupils feel more in control. We also noticed that pupils lacking in confidence, particularly girls, were keen to use the site. Also special needs Pupils who feel stigmatised when they have to use different books from the more able, found that SamatSchool provides differentiation without public humiliation. Positive feedback from our users has encouraged us to develop our courses further to provide tools to enable teachers and parents to manage and support their students learning.
Parents seem to be enthusiastic as well.
As an older parent I now can help my son, as I know what he's talking about. Thank you Jane, aged 36, a parent from Grimsby also enthuses, This is a brilliant idea. My daughter has reached the level she hopes to achieve in her Sat next week, which has boosted her confidence, no end. It has outlined problem areas that we can concentrate on. These popular online courses are now available with additional facilities for schools.