PAM Maths Skills Check 2 vs MathsBolt

We have created this app for the Maths weekly skills checks so that the system becomes paperless; it saves teachers time; the marking is done by the app and scores are colour coded and stored on the app. The approach that the teacher uses remains basically the same as you've been using with the paper version because it's the approach that makes it work. The pupils access their app...they go to weekly skills check one if it's week one; two if it’s week two etc. The pupils then see question one and they work out the answer and select from a multiple choice of up to five answers. They can do their working out on scrap paper so the teacher/TA can quickly spot what they might be doing wrong. It would be hard for pupils to simply guess the correct answer since the other incorrect answers are usually common incorrect responses. There is a feature on the app that allows the teacher to let the pupils see a prompt if they get stuck on a question but the teacher can keep this switched off if s/he wants to see how the pupils score without using prompts. At the end of the skills check, the app gives the child their score and colour and it also shows their previous ten scores and colours so that they can see their progression. Having completed the skills check, the app allows the pupils to go through each question to see which ones they got right and which ones they got wrong. Here the teacher can teach to any of the common class/group misconceptions ...the pupil prompts are live in the answer section so that you can use them as a teaching aid. So with this app, you get all the benefits of the paper system that you currently use BUT with all the advantage of it being done on an app. You should see a massive saving on photocopying costs and in saving of teacher time. So why don't you download this app yourself and do one of the weekly skills checks and I'm sure you'll be convinced that they'll be great for your class/school in general.

Description General MathsBolt is a Maths App which aims to create colourful and engaging app games that let children explore and develop their Maths skills while having fun. Our games will allow children to discover a whole world of Maths, from counting to comparing numbers, identifying shapes and patterns, using measures and so much more. Access/Login The app will be accessible through a login QR code, which will record the player's scores and activity. Children can try out and build their skills independently through discovery learning, or be guided by a teacher or parent, who can set them challenges and track their progress. Child Safety I work as a Primary School teacher myself, and recognise how critical child safety and data protection are with any app. With that in mind, the only data we will be storing on the app is the player's username, preferences (language, curriculum etc.) and their high scores. Personal Data All other data will be stored on database with an accompanying website, MathsBolt.com, which is fully compliant with GDPR legislation. This will provide separate login details for a teacher/parent which will allow them to review a child's progress (consent will have to be provided by parents/guardians to set up any child on a school account). Data Storage & Security All data will be stored on Firebase real time database and users will have to sign into their profiles using Firebase authentication. This authentication consists of an email and password unique to each user. Schools, teachers and parents will be able to sign in using a conventional email and password. Students will access the app through a QR code that reads an encrypted email and password that is decrypted by the app. Users access to information on the database will be controlled through Firebase Security Rules and no sensitive information will be stored directly on the database. Schools will be able to access the profiles of their teachers, parents registered to the school and students registered to the school. Teachers will be able to access the students assigned to their class room. Parents will be able to access the profiles of their students. Students will only be allowed access to their own profile. Subscription/Payment The app will be available on a subscription based model, with a planned price of €6 per child for one year's access. The subscription will be renewable on an annual basis. Advertising There will be no advertising on the app and no links to third-party websites on the app. Location The app is being developed in Ireland and will be fully compliant with Irish law.