When students revise using 'optimised' mode, GCSE Prepper tailors the question set to the individual needs of the student. To do so, we need to know what you've taught, to exclude topics they haven't learnt yet. Please make sure to update this regularly until you've...
Setting homework tasks
How do I find out how long my students are likely to spend on a test before I set it for my students?
When you reach the final stage of setting a piece of work for your students, you will see information on the number of questions and marks contained in the test and an estimate of the average time we expect them to take. Click on the following link for a screenshot of...
What is the difference between ‘comprehensive’ and ‘exam-style’ questions?
The 'comprehensive' questions have been created to test the students' understanding of every aspect of whichever area of the specification they are being tested on. 'Exam-style' questions are questions that we have developed to enable students to hone their exam...
What are the three options for setting homework (sub-sections, specific pages or pre-made tests)?
There are three options for setting homework: Set sub-sections - this enables you to select questions that cover whole sub-sections of the specification (e.g. 4.1.2 conservation and dissipation of energy - part of 4.1 Energy in AQA Physics) Test specific pages - this...
What is the ‘test library’ and how do I add to it?
The 'test library' contains sets of questions that have been set for students in the past and saved so that they are available to be set by any teacher within the school at any point in the future. They are designed to save teachers time when setting homework and to...
Can I save a test & set it for other students in the future?
All tests are saved automatically. Click on the following link to see how to set the same test for other class(es).
Can I set homework for more than one class at a time or duplicate a previous task to a new class?
It is possible to set the same homework for multiple classes - but only if they are studying from the same qualification. You must first set the homework for one class and then set duplicate homework for the other classes. Click on the following link for a guide to...
Can I review, and edit, a test before I set it?
Yes. Select the 'preview' button just before you set the homework. This will allow you to review the questions individually and remove any that you don't want to set for your students. Please click on the following link for a more comprehensive guide (with images).
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