How can my child learn about a new topic before answering questions?

Your child’s weekly learning plan is designed to help them learn and build knowledge in each topic before they practice answering questions. 

When your child clicks onto a new topic or recap island in their weekly learning plan, they’ll see flashcards, helpsheets and videos designed to build their knowledge. When your child clicks start island, they’ll be given eight practice questions to answer and apply their knowledge.

Using learning resources while answering questions

While your child is answering questions within an island, they can access helpsheets and videos at any time by clicking the 'Hint' button. These learning resources are there to support understanding, and your child won’t be penalised in any way for using them. We encourage children to use these resources whenever they need help, as part of the learning process.

Can my child see learning resources for a topic they’re practising again before they answer questions?

Yes. If your child chooses to have another go at practising the same new topic island or recap island in their weekly learning plan, clicking learn will allow them to review the flashcards, helpsheets and videos again to consolidate their knowledge. 

How can my child learn about a topic I've assigned for them in an extra practice?

If you’ve set an extra practice for your child, they can use the helpsheets and videos on the Track page to deepen their understanding of the topics they’ll be practising before answering questions.