Frequently Asked Questions

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General FAQs

Teacher's FAQs

  • It says that teachers can create a free account, but I cannot figure out how to do that. Can you please help me with this?

    Welcome to BigIQkids.com! It's easy to create a FREE teacher's account. First you will need to create an account and then you turn that account into a teacher's account by adding a classroom. Please follow the directions below.

    1. You can create an account by going to the Main Menu
    2. Click on the "Register - Free" button.
    3. Fill out the form ... keep in mind your member name will be shared with your students.
    4. Once you have an account, you can turn that account into a classroom account by clicking on the "Create/Edit" a classroom button on the Main Menu (You need to be logged in to see this option)
    5. Follow the instructions and you can quickly create a classroom filled with students. Make sure you use an easy password for your students to remember. All the students will have the same log in and then click on their desk to identify them uniquely. The teacher and student's member name are the same. But, the teacher's password and student's password are different.

    That's it... you now have a classroom.

    Your next step will be to create word lists for your classroom to learn, practice and be tested on.

  • Can I have a direct link for my students to access a specific word list?

    Yes!

    On the Main Menu you will find a 'Go Direct' button shown once you log in. This will step you through how to create a direct link to any one of your word lists. You can use a word list link/url on your web site for students to go directly to any specific word list.

  • Do students need to log in to access my word lists?

    No. Students can access a word list and use the program to do lessons, tests and email or print results in visitor's mode.

    To create direct word list links:

    On the Main Menu you will find a 'Go Direct' button shown once you log in. This will step you through how to create a direct link to any one of your word lists. You can use a word list link/url on your web site for students to go directly to any specific word list.

    If a student does not log in, their results will not be saved. The student will have the option to log in if they would like to save their results.

  • How can I track my students as they complete assignments?

    If you sign into your teacher’s account and go into your Spelling+Vocabulary program, you’ll see an “ALL REPORT CARD” button under your Report Card. This will show you all your students’ results.

    If you click on any column titles, the columns will sort by that title. If you click on any line item you will see the details of that student’s lesson, you can click or email these results.

  • If I am wanting to upgrade for my class to do the premium Math one, do I pay $9.95 one time (for one account) or do I pay it for each student in my class? Also, am I able to set each program in the Math one so they do not set it, and then does it automatically move them up when they have mastered it?

    The PREMIUM math program for a classroom is $149.99. The $9.98 for the year will UPGRADE a FREE math account’s game page (giving students full game page access). The PREMIUM math program will automatically advance individual students as they demonstrate mastery of their math facts. The teacher will set the class to an initial setting and start from that point. For example, you can have one student on double digit addition and another graduating to triple digit addition because they demonstrated mastery of their double digits. AT ANY TIME, the teacher CAN change individual student’s lesson plans and save that setting on any one student. It’s very flexible. The only thing you need to know is, any time you change your teacher’s account, it will change the whole classroom. So, we recommend you do an initially save once you’ve added all your students then let the program monitor and advance the students. If for any reason a student needs a different lesson plan you should go into the STUDENT”S account and make that change. For the PREMIUM math program, each student gets their own member name and password.

    If you are interested in signing up to the PREMIUM math program link is below. You will need to re-enter your students for the PREMIUM math program.

    BigIQkids PREMIUM Math Program

  • Do you have a handout that I can send to student's parents?

    Yes!

    BigIQkids Informational Handout

  • Do you have a spelling bee word list that teachers can use for classroom spelling bees?

    Yes!

    BigIQkids Spelling Bee 1st-High School Word List

  • Do you have a permission slip form for student's parents?

    Yes!

    BigIQkids Permission Slip Form

  • Once I manually move the lesson as the teacher, does it automatically go to the lesson that follows the teacher's lesson position or does it begin at the beginning where it says word introduction?

    The program GOES AROUND the student's lesson/module proficiency NOT the teacher’s account lesson/module position. For example, if the teacher selected 5 modules/lessons for a word list and they went in and did two lessons in the teacher's account and passed per the passing grade setting the teacher’s account would show the next lesson as being the 3rd lesson. When any of the students go to that word list, they'll start at the 1st checked module and need to work and pass each lesson/module to move to the next module. So to answer your question, the student will start at the word introdcution lesson/module if that lesson was checked in the teacher's account.

  • I am trying to figure out how to go in and change a lesson for individual students. For instance, if I have 32 students and I would like to change the lesson for 6 of them, how do I go about doing that through the teachers account?

    Just to be clear, when you say lesson I’m not sure if you’re speaking about the word list or the lessons giving for the word list. So I explained for both scenarios below.

    How lessons/modules work:

    The classroom function was designed to work like a traditional classroom where all students are following word lists given by the teacher and having the same lessons around that word list.

    The teacher can pick different lessons to be active or checked (ie: word introduction module/lesson) for different word lists and that is what the student will see as active when they select a new word list. Students can ALWAYS go ANY lesson/module manually by clicking on the arrow next to the module/lesson. But, if the teacher doesn’t have that lesson/module as checked it won’t AUTOMATICALLY be included in that word lists curriculum.

    How word lists work:

    A student will initially follow the teacher’s current word list. When a student first enters the program they will automatically be set to their teacher’s current word list. As soon as the student starts taking lessons, the current word list for that student will be on the last lesson they completed word list. So, if the student decides to switch from the teacher’s current word list to another word list, and then completes a lesson from this NEW word list, this will now be their new current word list.

    So to answer your question below, a teacher sets up word lists for their student, if a student want to switch to a different word list they’ll need to select that word list and then complete one lesson/module.

  • How many students can I add to my classroom?

    Classroom can hold up to 32 students.

  • Can I add my own word lists?

    Yes!

    On the Spelling+Vocabulary Main Menu, click on the "Create/Modify Word List" button to create a custom word list.

  • If you do not have a word in your database, can I request it?

    Yes! You will see an "Add Word" button where you can request any word. New words will be added between 2-48 hours.

  • My goal for the class is to keep everyone on the same word list and they move to next word list together. I did not realize that the student had the capablities of moving to a word list on their own, can I control this as the teacher?

    The BEST way to keep you students on the same word list is by providing a direct link to specific word lists from your teacher's web site. This link will bring your students directly to your word list and they can log in or do lessons in visitor's mode.

    To create direct word list links:

    On the Main Menu you will find a 'Go Direct' button shown once you log in. This will step you through how to create a direct link to any one of your word lists. You can use a word list link/url on your web site for students to go directly to any specific word list.

    The way the program works is that the students can indeed move to new word lists. We do it this way because teachers forget to move their word list to the next one at the beginning of every week and students are stuck looking at an old word list. Also, some teachers have different kids on different lists and this allows for children to select their list at do lessons around that word llist. The word list will be set for the student on the last word list they have taken. When they have fully passed all their lessons, the program will prompt the student to select a new lsit.

    Think of it like a textbook where you have many chapters that the student can go ahead and read but you (teacher) focus on one chapter at a time.

    A way for you to control this is by providing direct links with each of your word lists.

  • Can I use a classroom for students using different word lists?

    Our classroom account works like a traditional classroom with all students using the same word list. For multiple children with different grade levels or word list, please use an individaul account for each child. If you have MANY kids all using ONE word list then you may want to consider creating a classroom for each level or grade.

  • Is there a way to print a spelling list with definitions for kids without internet access?

    YES! There are TWO ways to get a print of a word lists’ definitions. Once you log into the Spelling+Vocabulary main menu, you can…

    You’ll find a PRINT button on the bottom left of the screen. Click on this PRINT button and print out the Word Introduction lesson. This lesson gives word flash cards of the words including the definitions.
    Click on the ANY word in the word like shown on the main menu. You'll see the one word you clicked on blown up with its definition. Also, on this bottom of the screen, you’ll see a print list + details. This will print the list with its definition.

  • I am a teacher and have set up an account for my personal use and now would like my students to have the ability to access the site and complete the activities with the personalized spelling list I've created for them. Do I have to give them my login information for them to use the site, or is there a way for them to have their own login info and still access the lists I've created?


    The way it works is when you log into your personal account on the main menu, click on the "Create a Classroom" button. This will allow you to set up your classroom for your students. On this screen, you'll need to provide a student password, this password SHOULD BE different then your password. Your students will share your "Member name" but use a DIFFERENT password then your personal/teacher account. Once you set up your classroom with students, when a student logs in with their student password, they'll select a desk with their name on it. This allows you to track how each student is doing in the progress reports. Each student does get to log in as themselves.

    If you do not want your students to be tracked and their results saved, you can create direct links to your word lists and students can learn, practice and be tested on your word lists without having to log in.

    To create direct word list links:

    On the Main Menu you will find a 'Go Direct' button shown once you log in. This will step you through how to create a direct link to any one of your word lists. You can use a word list link/url on your web site for students to go directly to any specific word list.

  • Do you offer district license?

    Yes! Please

    Email us and include the number of classrooms your would like a license for.

  • How do I use BigIQkids to work with my curriculum?

    BigIQkids is such a unique tool in that it can work alone or within any curriculum. Each program is flexible to change our lessons and incorporate your content. For example, in our spelling program simply wipe out our word list and enter your own. Students practice and can be testing on mastering your classroom spelling word list.
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