SAM Learning’s GCSE Study and Revision Tool accelerates progress  of Year 11 Science Group at Aldworth School, Basingstoke 

Gareth Moores, Deputy Headteacher at Aldworth School in Basingstoke who  teaches AQA physics and Chemistry to a set 2 Year 11 group, discusses how he  uses SAM Learning’s GCSE Study and Revision Tool in and out of lessons to  raise the attainment of his students… 

Implementation 

SAM Learning’s effective Three-wave Intervention Programme allows me to set differentiated  work for Higher and/or Foundation Level students and for anyone who has been absent, and I  can do this all in one go following the improvements made to the flexibility of SAM Learning.  This is particularly useful and effective for students who miss school for an extended period of  time. 

I also use SAM Learning to accelerate progress. The room I teach in has computers, the pupils  are able to review and strengthen their understanding after they have learnt new content by  independently reviewing the topic on SAM Learning and working through its various elements. 

Impact  

There is a range in terms of impact – the ones that become really independent boost their  grades significantly. With my Year 11 class last year, one disadvantaged learner focused on 

SAM Learning and improved his grade from a 4 to an 8 in less than 6 months – this is an  extreme example but it was clearly down to significant time spent engaged on SAM Learning  both in and out of the classroom.  

Student understanding of requirements is no longer an issue – SAM Learning allows them to  focus on learning and make as much progress as they commit to.