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What is SAM Learning?

SAM Learning is an online learning platform used by British schools worldwide. Our subscriptions provide learners access to thousands of ready-made learning activities across all major subjects and examination boards, including GCSE and iGCSE.

Teachers can set self-marked tasks for learners or encourage them to revise independently with the support of the A.I engineered Try This Next functionality which suggests activities for learners, based on their previous work.

Learners are proven to achieve two GCSE grades better with 30 minutes activity a week on SAM Learning.

Our mobile-friendly platform allows student access on any device. Along with an engaging gamified interface, there is a leaderboard to stimulate competition and the ability to customise their avatars.

The platform has a detailed reporting suite that provides teachers and leaders with an insight into whole-school, class or intervention group and individual learner achievement. Our ‘Question Level Analysis’ allows teachers to easily identify knowledge gaps, helping schools to drive data-driven targeted intervention and differentiated teaching.

In addition to our 24/7 online support articles and CPD videos, we provide every school with their very own School Success Manager for departmental training sessions and unlimited strategic advice.

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Independently Proven-to-Improve Grades

Frequent independent studies commissioned by the Education Endowment Foundation and conducted by the Family Fisher Trust from 2002 to 2020 continue to report SAM Learning significantly improves students GCSE grades with as little as 10+ hours of usage.

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Educational Impact

build student knowledge
89%
reduce teacher workload
85%
improve attainment
84%
reduce attainment gap
74%

Case Studies

Apr 2021

Darwin Aldridge Community Academy uses SAM Learning to close the gap between Pupil Premium students and their peers.

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Sep 2019

SAM Learning’s GCSE Study and Revision Tool accelerates progress of Year 11 Science Group at Aldworth School, Basingstoke

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Jun 2020

Evaluation of the impact of the SAM Learning e-learning platform on attainment at GCSE

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CompanyBusiness Name: SAM Learning
HQ Location: United Kingdom
Founded: 1993
Website:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/samlearning
Phone: 0845 130 4160
Age Range11-13, 14-16
FeaturesRevisionHomeworkInterventionReporting SuitePre-made Activities Personalised Learning Artificial IntelligenceAdaptive LearningQuestion Level AnalysisAdaptive Teaching
LanguagesEnglish
AccessibilityFew to no features
PoliciesTerms of ServicePrivacy PolicyGDPR
RequirementsInternet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookDesktop - LinuxMobile - iPhoneMobile - iPadMobile - WindowsMobile - Android

Launch and setup is supported by our technical team - we work with school Network Admin.

Set Up

48 hours

TrainingLive OnlineDocumentationVideos
SupportEmailFAQs/ForumPhone Support
Home Learning

School must create the account.

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SAM Learning pricing starts from £2 / per-pupil

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4.5 out of 5

from 71 Verified Reviews

SAM Learning has collected 15 reviews in the past 6 months

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Tyrone Robinson

Standards and Progress Leader Science

Used SAM Learning weekly for 1-2 years

Dec 2022

Everything is easy to use and it has helped balance my workload. Just occasionally questions don't load when on mobile so my students struggle to answer everything.

Tyrone Robinson found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Homework can be set centrally across year groups meaning one person can do the job of a department, plus it saves on marking!
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    We set up focus groups looking at high ability boys and SEND students and their grades increased on average by +0.5 over the term
  • Moderately improves teaching efficiency
    Homework is set in line with medium term plans so teachers can see if students have any misconceptions using the report function and can adapt lessons accordingly. Teachers then set additional work to those who are struggling to make progress to better support their learning.
  • Significantly improves attainment
    Last year in one term our focus group of high ability boys with low progress went up by an average of +0.5
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    We focus on core principles in KS3 to set that foundation knowledge before moving on, students have been answering retrieval questions in lessons more confidently. In KS4 the focus is on exam revision especially chemistry as through reports it has shown to be a weakness. We are starting to see an uplift in grades in these areas in mock assessments.
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Shuhena Bilkis

Teacher of English

Used SAM Learning monthly for 1-2 years

Dec 2022

I like using SAM learning, you have different set of work in one platform. Makes my working life easier.

Shuhena Bilkis found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    It gives the results and feedback of each student
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    Students achieving better results and understanding the text better
  • Slightly improves teaching efficiency
    Tasks are there that I can look at and decide which one to set for individual classes
  • Significantly improves attainment
    Improves results
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Understanding text better. Reinforcing prior knowledge
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Sharron

Teacher of Geography

Used SAM Learning monthly for 5 years+

Dec 2022

Great topics, range of activities, obvious and clear progression that can be measured by pupils, staff and parents

Sharron found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    Marked assessments
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    Pupils catch up in their own time and away from the embarrassment of admitting to struggling in the classroom
  • Moderately improves teaching efficiency
    Original titles and ideas I had not considered
  • Significantly improves attainment
    Pupils enjoy seeing their progress and this stimulates many to try harder, progress and attain more highly
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Significant pupil knowledge base and vocabulary shared by those who have used SAM Learning
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Mark Cavanagh

Assistant Head Teacher Implementation

Used SAM Learning daily for 1-2 years

Dec 2022

Easy to use. Loads of pre-made quizzes saving me time and the system takes away a massive amount of marking pressure. To be able to create intervention groups with a few clicks is also a great time saver. I don't have to bring pupils back after school for intervention as they can do it from home. The AI is a game changer as SAM can target pupils with similar tasks and challenge them to extend their knowledge. Outstanding technical support from your dedicated School Success Manager. The SSM supports staff to build confidence with using the system and is on hand to deliver short CPD training when required.

Mark Cavanagh found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    I no longer mark short knowledge tests saving me approximately 1 hour for every class that I teach.
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    Pupils who missed PE lessons during lockdown had not learned about the rules and regulations associated with some of the activities. Using SAM Learning we have been able to address this by setting a variety of quizzes specifically on the rules and regulations. As-a-result pupils have been able to recall and apply the rules in game situations better than previously.
  • Significantly improves teaching efficiency
    By using the question level analysis function I have been able to see the gaps within classes and address misconceptions. By creating intervention groups I have been able to target specific pupils with work to support them to make better progress.
  • Significantly improves attainment
    A Level pupils used SAM Learning to support memory retrieval of key vocabulary and key knowledge. PE had the highest L3VA score of all subjects in the school.
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    We create retrieval quizzes from our knowledge organisers. Students are then tested on the key knowledge. They repeat the tests until they achieve maximum scores. They have produced better extended answer responses due to the fact they can recall the key knowledge better.
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Naomi

Behaviour Mentor and Inclusion lead

Used SAM Learning weekly for 5 years+

Nov 2022

SAM Learning is and always has been an incredible resource for schools. Seeing it develop over the years and adapt itself to be relevant to students (becoming mobile friendly) has been excellent. Its easy to use and easy to train staff to use. Excellent support service when I need it, with a friendly non patronising approach to how my school uses the resource. Students love the competitive element and it's easy to assign rewards for students who use the resource well.

Naomi found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Instant feedback to students, no marking by staff required. Diagnostics easy to use by staff to identify gaps.
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    I know it improves grades with regular use. I have used SAM Learning for nearly 15 years.
  • Significantly improves teaching efficiency
    We use tasks on the board as students are coming into lessons as a do now task. This helps to start the lesson off. Flipped learning also, homework setting and revision aid too. All help to save time and with easy access and clear interface to use.
  • Significantly improves attainment
    We are currently running revision session in school for Y11 by using SAM Learning as a resource we can identify gaps and plug them. Helping to secure knowledge and improve grades.
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    The QLA reports help us to identify gaps and plug them. Leading to increased scores on end of topic tests and assessments.
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dalvinder dale

teacher of science

Used SAM Learning monthly for 5 years+

Nov 2022

pupil friendly and easy to use and check on progression

dalvinder dale found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    less marking
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    find gaps in pupil knowledge, easy to see like a graph
  • Slightly improves teaching efficiency
    not sure
  • Significantly improves attainment
    testing to see gaps in knowledge
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    going through knowledge and then quizzing
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Bola Macarthy

Vice Principal

Used SAM Learning weekly for 1-2 years

Nov 2022

It has been a useful tool for us, especially for school refusers and for general revision

Bola Macarthy found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    The QLA helps the teachers to identify gaps and misconceptions instantly
  • Slightly reduces attainment gap
    For students who are probably on the catch up programmes, it has been quite beneficial.
  • Moderately improves teaching efficiency
    You do not need to think about planning homework or revision tasks
  • Moderately improves attainment
    It encourages self study and independence
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    It helps them with revision
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Oliver Handley

Headteacher

Used SAM Learning weekly for 5 years+

Nov 2022

Strong offer to the core of students, some aspects of options / foundation subjects are not as deep

Oliver Handley found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Reduced marking
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Difficult to measure over the pandemic, but has enhanced access and engagement
  • Significantly improves teaching efficiency
    Homework set and sequenced in advance so that it is deliberate
  • Significantly improves attainment
    As previous, hard to measure but engagement and access has been enhanced
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Recall demonstrated in lessons
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Camila

Teacher

Used SAM Learning monthly for 5 years+

Nov 2022

There aren't many tasks on there for my subject.

Reply from SAM Learning:Thank you for the feedback Camila. I am sorry to hear you cannot find many tasks for your subject, though we do aim to cater for the majority, especially the Core areas. As we are always looking at ways to develop and improve the product, feel free to get in touch with our support team with any requests you may have. Thank you again!
Camila found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    Homework marking
  • Slightly reduces attainment gap
    I don't have any.
  • Moderately improves teaching efficiency
    Setting homework.
  • Slightly improves attainment
  • Not significantly builds student knowledge
    I use it for consolidation
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Rebecca Barraclough

Head of English Faculty

Used SAM Learning weekly for 5 years+

Nov 2022

It works when used regularly and you know the class. When you have new class, this intervention can be frustrating to begin with. Once you get to grips with it, it can be a really useful tool

Reply from SAM Learning:Thank you for the review Rebecca! It is fantastic to hear how useful SAM Learning is for George Pindar School! With the introduction of the A.I. weekly challenges and Try This Next activities this term, I am confident SAM Learning will have an even greater impact on George Pindar's teaching efficiency and attainment. Thank you again!
Rebecca Barraclough found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    Setting interventions and homework is made so much easier and the 'self-mark' idea just reduces my marking time - the report means I only have to print off the results so I can see quickly how my classes are getting on
  • Slightly reduces attainment gap
    I can personalise learning and interventions really quickly as long as I know what their gap is!
  • Slightly improves teaching efficiency
  • Slightly improves attainment
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    When a student has a misconception, it can help to improve their understanding and therefore knowledge
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John

AHT

Used SAM Learning occasionally for 1-2 years

Nov 2022

it needs a whole school input

Reply from SAM Learning:Thank you for the review John! Many schools find they get the greatest return on investment when SAM Learning is adopted by the whole school, especially as it caters for all major GCSE and KS3 subjects. With the introduction of the A.I. weekly challenges and Try This Next activities this term, I am confident SAM Learning will have an even greater positive impact on teacher workload and student attainment at The FitzWimarc School. Thank you again!
John found SAM Learning:
  • Slightly reduces teacher workload
    easy to set work
  • Slightly reduces attainment gap
    we use lots of intervention tools. its hard to tell what works
  • Slightly improves teaching efficiency
    need access to Computers in lessons
  • Slightly improves attainment
    it assists to quality teaching
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    repetition is key its a good tool to go over work
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Adam Tettenborn

Head of ICT

Used SAM Learning daily for 5 years+

Oct 2022

Easy to use and really helpful tool in teaching and managing workload

Adam Tettenborn found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Self Marking Homework
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Retreval Questions are really useful as starter activity questions
  • Significantly improves attainment
    Using repeat questions for online tests really helps
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    When we did the ECDL it gave the students a good understanding of the types of questions that could come up
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Johann Seager

Teacher/Manager of Provision

Used SAM Learning daily for 3-4 years

Oct 2022

The curriculum support, the tasks from other teaching members. The variety that is given in all subjects the EP tasks and diagnostic testing is second to none. The site is interesting to the students and piques their interest.

Johann Seager found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    To consolidate learning and diagnostic testing.
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Students who are part time programme managed achieve good results and progress as the tasks can be done anywhere.
  • Moderately improves attainment
    Improves results of part time students as well as full time.
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    Increase in grades
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Gillian Macey

Assistant Curriculum Leader MFL

Used SAM Learning monthly for 5 years+

Oct 2022

Easy to access and use, ready made activities, self -marking

Gillian Macey found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Not having to mark work or create activities if there are already suitable ready-made activities
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Enables students to revise at their own pace and retry activities more than once
  • Moderately improves attainment
    The more they revise, the better marks they get. Our marks are always significantly above the national average in MFL
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    My students did some activities the other day where there were lots of new words.]
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Arthur Harwood

Assistant Head

Bishop Stopford School, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Used SAM Learning occasionally for 5 years+

Sep 2022

SamLearning is a great product

Arthur Harwood found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    Reduces teacher marking
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Target groups set SAMLearning tasks
  • Moderately improves attainment
    Target groups show significant progress
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    Students perform well in assessments
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Sian Frith

Head of science

Used SAM Learning weekly for 5 years+

Jun 2022

Ease of use; ease of student access; well written tasks

Sian Frith found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    Homework marked and QLA available
  • Slightly reduces attainment gap
    Very much depends on attitude of student to tasks
  • Moderately improves attainment
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Revise and Revise + activities allow students to repeat tasks and improve understanding; QLA allows teacher to pinpoint areas of weakness (sometimes!) and address those.
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Luke

Head of Faculty

Used SAM Learning weekly for 4-6 months

May 2022

I think it's a tool that is very helpful in reducing the amount of marking of homework tasks.

Luke found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Pre-marked homework helps!
  • Slightly reduces attainment gap
    Still to be determined...
  • Slightly improves attainment
    Still to be determined
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    Prepares them for learning. Helps with previous topic learning and to consolidate learning taken place.
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Emma

Teacher

king's Lynn Academy, England

Used SAM Learning monthly for 1-2 years

May 2022

Encourages reading. Students can compete with their peers. Students can clearly see their understanding improve through their scores.

Emma found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    It enables us to track engagement, knowledge and progress.
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Offers a platform for greater engagement. Students have shown they find the accessibility of SAM Learning easier to take part in rather than pen to paper.
  • Significantly improves attainment
    Greater engagement and attainment.
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Students perform better in topic tests when accessing Sam learning.
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zobia nawaz

teacher

Used SAM Learning occasionally for 1-2 years

May 2022

great!!

zobia nawaz found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    less planning
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    can address gaps in knowledge
  • Moderately improves attainment
    access to lots of resources
  • Moderately builds student knowledge
    yes
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Claire

Teachear

Used SAM Learning daily for 4-6 months

May 2022

helpful and an easy site to use and pupils enjoy it

Claire found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    being able to promote learning to off site learners
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    increased grades
  • Significantly improves attainment
    higher achievement in core subjects
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    increased knowledge in subjects
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caroline mckenna

teacher

fitzwimarc, England

Used SAM Learning weekly for 7–12 months

Feb 2022

contains a range of subjects and abilities

caroline mckenna found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    less homework marking
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    improved grades at ks3
  • Moderately improves attainment
    improved grades at ks3
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    good for filling gaps from absence
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Wojciech

Teacher of German and Latin

St Edmund's College & Prep School, England

Used SAM Learning daily for 5 years+

Feb 2022

SAM Learning helps mart a lot in my daily work, setting homework, marking students' work. It helps me monitor students' progress and achievemnts and helps identify students who fall behind to provise appropriate support for them. For the more able students, it provides opportunities to expand their knowledge and skills - I allocate more challenging activities to more able students to stretch and challenge them so that they fullfill their potential.

Wojciech found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Setting and marking homework
  • Significantly reduces attainment gap
    Extra support and revision activities for students who need to catch up with the rest of the group
  • Significantly improves attainment
    Help with recap, revision, gives opportunities to practise and test the skills and knowledge of the students
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    SAM Learning provides many excellent opportunities to expand students' knowledge and skills - it can provide extension tasks and activities to stretch and challenge all the students
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Gary

Teacher

Ellesmere Port Catholic High School, England

Used SAM Learning weekly for 7–12 months

Feb 2022

Reduces workload, instantly marked, pupils pushed to achieve better scores

Gary found SAM Learning:
  • Moderately reduces teacher workload
    Self marking reduces workload
  • Moderately reduces attainment gap
    Competition helps push pupils
  • Moderately improves attainment
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Helps with misconceptions straight away
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Marianne

Spanish Teacher

Nottingham Academy, England

Used SAM Learning weekly for 4-6 months

Feb 2022

Other sites are much better for my subject (MFL)

Marianne found SAM Learning:
  • Slightly reduces teacher workload
    Helpful to be able to set lots of assignments in advance
  • Not significantly reduces attainment gap
    I teach languages and the activities are not usually useful for increasing attainment - vocabulary focused sites such as Quizlet are better and give better data
  • Not improves attainment
    See answer above - other sites are much better for MFL
  • Not significantly builds student knowledge
    Good for conceptual subjects but not for MFL
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Emma

Art teacher

Kingsford community school, England

Used SAM Learning daily for 4-6 months

Feb 2022

Very useful for homework

Emma found SAM Learning:
  • Significantly reduces teacher workload
    Less marking
  • Not significantly reduces attainment gap
  • Slightly improves attainment
    Extend learning in lesson
  • Significantly builds student knowledge
    Enforce classroom learning at home
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