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Follow these four steps to get started.

First take one of our demo tests. This will enable you to experience the complete formative learning process.
- 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). Before you complete the retest you will be given the initial test for test 2, this is because when working through the tests pupils will wait a varied amount time before they complete the retest, depending on their progress. This is done to ensure we test their long-term understanding not their short-term memory. While waiting for the retest they will be able to take other initial tests.
- The process ends with your report which shows the type of questions the pupil is still struggling with.
This 4 minute video tutorial explains how the adaptive tests work.

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You're now ready to register as a school using your school email address. Your free trial subscription will be automatically added to your account.

Great news! - We do not require any payment details to start your free trial.

This 2 minute video tutorial explains the registration process.

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Finally create your unique pupil accounts so pupils can start learning. Click on the Account button in the header bar which will take you to the main account page where you can Add a new pupil to your account. Complete the form to create your pupil's account.

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

In the Syllabus and Adaptive Test Settings section enter the date of the pupil's exam. Once you have completed the form click the button.
Give the username and password to your pupil so they can log on and start doing the tests. If you would like to try BOFA with a class of pupils contact us here.

This is how schools are using our cutting-edge learning system.

LESSON 1: CLASS

1. With their teacher, pupils 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 the pupils complete

3. Pupils now take the bespoke ‘retest’ in the same subject
- It has a laser focus on the areas already identified for development

4. Here is the instant report (which can be exported), presenting:
- Questions they didn’t get right, with answers and explanations, organised into topics

Good to know: The administrator, tutor and parent receive the instant report by email, with the score and time spent (unless they’ve been opted out of notifications).

LESSON 1: HOMEWORK

Teachers set:
The first full-length test. Pupils complete only the initial part at home. The ensuing practice questions are done in the classroom during lesson 2.

LESSON 2 ONWARDS: CLASS

1. Teachers go through the tailored practice questions that have been produced from the full-length test done as homework.

2. They also go over the initial questions from that test that were answered incorrectly.

LESSON 2 ONWARDS: HOMEWORK

Teachers set:
1. The retest from Lesson 2 (thereby finishing that test cycle).
2. A new full-length test, probably in a new subject. Pupils complete only the initial part at home. The ensuing practice questions are done in the classroom, where the tailored-practice-plus-bespoke retest cycle will begin again.

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A report is emailed when each retest is complete. It signals the end of each individual test circuit.

Report data can be viewed individually or across a cohort, and exported in a click. It’s organised into topics to make a ‘pot of gold’ for teachers – a brilliant resource that enables super-efficient teaching of the weaker areas in class. For example, it helps teachers sort pupils into small working groups to focus on specific topics.

Pupils are keen to do Planet BOFA homework because it’s fun. Direct them to wait 2-7 days before starting the retest or they’ll be demonstrating short-term memory rather than long term learning.