Prepare before Inviting Students
Who should do the assessment?
- Students in grades 5 -10
- Proficiently reading at a minimum of a grade 5 level.
Where and how should assessment be completed?
- A 1:1 or small group setting is recommended
- Complete independently without interaction with other students to minimize distractions.
What materials are required?
- Access to a computer, phone, or tablet.
- Earbuds or headphones to listen to the videos and audio activities.
- A microphone within the device and a quiet place to complete 2 short audio recordings.
Scheduling Guide
Use the schedule below to decide how you would like to set up sessions for your students. The estimated total time to complete the assessment is 75 minutes. Research found 3-5 sessions of 15 – 30 minutes each most effective. The guide is also a recommended schedule tutors/teachers/instructors can use to support their students to stay on track in completing the assessment. However, it can be adapted based on the unique needs of each individual student.
| Session # | 3 sessions (25- 30 min) | 4 sessions (15- 20 min) | 5 sessions (12-15 min) |
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| 1 | 27 minutes: Who are you- 8 How do you read- 7 What are your strengths and needs- 12 | 15 minutes: Who are you- 8 How do you read- 7 | 15 minutes: Who are you- 8 How do you read-7 |
| 2 | 22 minutes: How do you remember – 14 How do you learn best – 6 How are you motivated- 2 | 17 minutes: What are your strengths and needs- 12 How do you remember (memory)- 5 | 12 minutes: What are your strengths and needs- 12 |
| 3 | 22 minutes: How do I listen- 7 How do I express- 8 Full learning plan-7 | 17 minutes: How do you remember (math)- 9 How do you learn best- 6 How are you motivated- 2 | 14 minutes: How do you remember- 14 |
| 4 | 22 minutes: How do I listen- 7 How do I express- 8 Full learning plan- 7 | 15 minutes: How do you learn best-6 How are you motivated- 2 How do you listen- 7 | |
| 5 | 13 minutes: How do I express- 7 Full learning plan- 6 |
Invite Students to your Class
- Login to your organization account at https://studysmart.ca/login/
- Click “My Groups” at the top of the page.
- Set up the name of your classroom or group.
- Copy and paste the invitation link from your class or group and email the invitation to your students.
The content of the email will look like the sample below with your unique organization link:
From: Organization Email
To: Student Email
Subject: Invitation to Study Smart
| You have been invited to join the group Mr Monty Grade 6 math. This activity will help you and us understand how you learn best and give you a choice and voice in your learning. Go to https://studysmart.ca/enroll/?token_sd=95659602268xxxxx0 Register for a new account or sign into your existing Study Smart account. |
Student Accepts the Invitation
After students accept the invitation they will be directed to register for a student account and complete the following form.
User name– choose something easy to remember each time you login (5-10 characters)
First Name– only your first name is required
Avatar or Nickname– a name you want to be identified by throughout the activity.
Grade- current grade level at school
User Email– school or personal email
Parent Email- only required if assessment completed at home
Password– choose something easy to remember for each time you login
After each student submits the registration form, they will be directed to the gamified MINDSpeak activity. They click on Level 1 to get started.
Verify Student Registration
After each student registers, the number of student registered will increase on your class profile
Introducing Students to the Assessment Tool
The instructor can introduce the students to the assessment by
- Asking students to watch this video: https://studysmart.ca/introduction-to-mindspeak/ OR
- Using the text script below which is a transcript of the video
Transcript of Video Introduction:
Today, you will be completing a new activity that’s all about YOU! This activity includes a variety of quizzes, videos and quests that will help you learn a little bit about how your brain works, how you are motivated and what helps make learning easier for you.
Rewards:
You will also be rewarded for your efforts. This means that the more quizzes you complete, the more coins you will earn that you can spend at the SMART shop. Some of these rewards include a chance to win different prizes, try new experiences or try some things in the classroom that may make learning easier. The items related to the classroom will require approval from your classroom teacher.
Videos and Microphones:
There will be several videos to watch so please use your earbuds or headphones so you do not disturb anyone else. There will also be a couple of times where you will need to talk in the microphone so do this in the space you have or let me know if you need another space.
Daily Activities:
Each day I will assign you a specific portion of the activity so you can complete the activity by (due date based on your selected scheduling options). I will be providing you some time in each of our sessions to complete part of the activity and whatever you were unable to finish in our session that day, you can finish at home. It’s important to keep up with the activities as you will be reflecting on your experiences with me. Today we will first get you started with the first level.
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