Dear Parents and Carers,
I am emailing you regarding the maths extended study system ‘Sparx’ we are using to support the learning experience of our students.
Sparx Maths Homework is an online platform designed to provide personalised and targeted practice for students in maths. We believe that this tool will play a crucial role in reinforcing classroom learning and helping your child develop a strong foundation and confidence in mathematics.
Key Information for Parents:
- Homework Schedule: Homework will be set weekly on a Tuesday (for all classes) and is due on the same day the following week.
- Independence: It is important that your child completes their homework independently so Sparx can adapt to their learning needs (please do not give them too much help so that Sparx makes the work too difficult for your child).
- Support & Help: Every question has an attached support video. If your child is stuck, they should watch the video to get help. Students can also access Sparx clubs on Wednesday lunchtime.
- Bookwork Checks: Students are expected to write down their workings in their math books, which will be checked to help them form good habits. If parents could check that students had done working out that would really support us in reducing the use of AI.
- Weekly Emails: You will receive weekly automated emails tracking your child’s progress. (on a Sunday, if not completed by then please speak to your child)
- Consequences: To ensure that students are completing Sparx, we will be holding After School Reflections to ensure consequences are in place. This should encourage students to build the habits and knowledge they need to be successful at GCSE. If there are problems with Sparx completion, please ensure you speak to the class teacher before the due date.
How to Support Your Child:
- Provide a quiet space for them to work.
- Encourage them to start their homework early so they can seek help if needed (encourage them to seek help at Sparx clubs at lunchtime)..
- Check the weekly email to praise them for their progress.
- Support After School Reflections if students have not completed Sparx. Building students’ sense of responsibility and accountability is crucial for them to succeed in GCSE.
- Sparx can be accessed at home by their phone (if their device is broken).
We massively appreciate all the support you give to the school and thank you for your ongoing support in our aim to support all students in maths.
If you want to learn about what Sparx is, please watch this video.
If you have any problems with this, please get in touch.
Best wishes,
Mr Campbell
(Maths Trust Lead)
