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The Get-Started Guide

We're here to save you time and facilitate independent learning.

Follow these four steps to get started.

First take one of our demo tests. This can be completed on your own or with your child.
- Complete the initial test (make sure you get some wrong so we can show you the full 3-step process).
- View the questions you got wrong and their explanations, then try the similar practice questions.
- Complete the retest (again make sure you get some wrong so we can show you our reports).
- The process ends with your report which shows the type of questions your child is still struggling with.
This 4 minute video tutorial explains how the adaptive tests work.
You're now ready to Register as a parent using your email address. Your free trial subscription will automatically be added to your account when you complete your registration.

We do not require any payment details to start your free trial.

This 2 minute video tutorial explains the registration process.
Next create a unique pupil account for your child so they can access the tests in your free trial. Children take tests from their own account, your parent account is used to monitor progress and make purchases. Click on the black 'account' button in the header bar which will take you to the main account page where you can 'add a new child' account.

Complete the form to create your child's account. If your child has an email address it is best to use that as their username. Firstly it is unique, and secondly if they forget their password at any point they can request a password reset by email. If they do not have their own email address you cannot use your email address as that is already in use as your username. If your child does not have and email address a combination of their name and numbers works well. Here are some examples of unique usernames: Harry1509Simpson, Sofia13@Barnet, Hamza5050.

Top tip: note down the username and password that you have created.

In the Syllabus and Adaptive Test Settings section enter the date of your child's exam. Once you have completed the form click 'Save & Activate'
Give the username and password to your child so they can log on and start doing the tests. Don't forget to log yourself out first if your child will be using the device that you are on now.

Try our demos now!

Need a bit more support to get started? No problem, just follow the 5 session plan below.

This is how parents, guardians and children are using our cutting-edge learning system.

SESSION 1: TAKE A DEMO TEST

1. With your child log on to:
- Complete a short demo test across English, Maths, VR or NVR
- Get a taste of all the stages of the Planet BOFA platform

2. Automatic marking returns:
- Simple explanations paired with any incorrect answers
- Tailored practice questions around these weaker areas, which your child will complete

3. Your child now takes the bespoke 'retest' in the same subject:
- It has a laser focus on the areas already identified for development

4. Once the retest is complete you will receive an instant report, presenting:
- Questions they didn't get right, with answers and explanations, organised into topics

SESSION 2: INDEPENDENT WORK

The first full-length test. Your child should complete the initial part alone. The ensuing practice questions are done afterwards, alongside a parent.

SESSION 3: PROVIDE SUPPORT WHERE NECESSARY

Following the initial test you will receive a report detailing any questions which were answered incorrectly. The report shows each incorrectly answered question and gives the correct answer with an explanation. You may like to go through the tailored practice questions with your child to provide additional support.

Once the practice is complete it adds the retest into your child's schedule

SESSION 4: INDEPENDENT WORK

A few days later the retest will become available. We wait a few days before scheduling the retest so that we test your child's long-term understanding rather than their short-term memory. The retest completes that test cycle.

(While waiting for the retest other tests will be available for your child to take.)

SESSION 5 ONWARDS:

Once your child has completed a few test cycles they will be confident to progress through the process independently, managing their own test schedule.

OUR TIPS

As children become more confident working on Planet BOFA, it won't be necessary to supervise each and every round of practice questions. Children enjoy the autonomy this unique learning platform brings.

Reports are automatically emailed when each retest is complete. Their arrival signals the end of each individual test cycle and contains the score, plus time spent. The Report contains a list of topics that still need further work (appearing as questions they got wrong, along with the answers and explanations). The report is a brilliant additional resource for parents. (Report data can be exported from Planet BOFA at any time.)

Children are always keen to do Planet BOFA 'homework' because it's fun. Encourage them to check their work schedule regularly to stay on track for 11+ success.