Introducing Sparx Reader to students
Introducing Sparx Reader to students
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Introduce Sparx Reader during a lesson
We recommend that you introduce Sparx Reader to students in a lesson, preferably in an ICT suite or a room that has devices.
Students will need devices to log in to Sparx Reader.
Show students how to log in
Students log in to Sparx Reader by going to sparxreader.com, selecting their school, and logging in with their Sparx account details, which are the same as Sparx Maths.
You can find videos to show students in this article: Getting students logged in
Answer a couple of questions
When students log in, they will be asked to complete a couple of short questions about their current reading habits. It's important that they answer these questions honestly as it helps us to understand where they currently are with their reading and track any improvements they make within Sparx Reader.
(Optional) Complete the Sparx Reading Test
Students do not need to complete the Sparx Reading Test to start reading.
It’s still useful to set a test: this is the best way to measure progress, and it will mean their first books are slightly closer to their level.
If you choose to set the test
If you choose to set the test, you’ll need to set this up from your teacher account. See this article for more: Setting the Sparx Reading Test
Read the training book
Ask students to read the short training book. This gives an introduction to how Sparx Reader works. This book can be completed at home if necessary.
Once the students have completed the initial questions and the training book, they will be given their first book and can start reading!
Explain expectations for homework
Explain to students that they will complete weekly reading homework on the platform and can start earning Sparx Reader Points (SRP).
You might want to show them the video below which is an example of what reading homework looks like.
Log in as a student
You can also use the Student Demo available on your teacher account to show students what it looks like and to demonstrate how to read carefully.
We also have this article in slideshow format if you would like to use this to introduce the platform to your students.
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