Teacher Access Information
What is StudyBuzz?
StudyBUZZ is an online assessment tool that helps students focus their study time by taking the guesswork out of what to study. The StudyBUZZ program starts by having students answer provincial exam-type questions aligned to the prescribed learning outcomes (PLOs). StudyBUZZ then generates a personalized study guide that shows a student’s strengths and weaknesses. In areas of weakness, the answers to the questions are explained and worksheets of additional practice questions are provided. When studying is complete, students can retake the test.
How have teachers been using StudyBuzz?
Teachers have been using StudyBUZZ in a variety of different ways to help prepare their students for provincial exams. The most common method is to assign the tests near the end of the semester. After taking the StudyBUZZ assessments, students email or print and give their summary reports to the teacher.
Other teachers use StudyBUZZ during the semester by having students take the assessments before each unit exam.
Another interesting use of StudyBUZZ is to have students generate additional questions in the areas that have been identified as weaknesses. These questions then become part of a class review worksheet. This activity gives students an opportunity to reflect on and apply what they have learned.
How can I check out StudyBuzz?
BC Teachers have access to all of the StudyBUZZ materials through LearnNowBC. For detailed instruction go to http://www.edvantagepress.com/studybuzz/.
For all other enquires, please email accesscode@studybuzz.com
Where do students register and is there a cost?
StudyBUZZ is available free of charge through LearnNowBC at www.learnnowbc.gov.bc.ca. Students need their PEN number and the name on their birth certificate to register. You can view the student registration steps by clicking here.
Why do students need their PEN number?
StudyBUZZ is a service provided by the LearnNowBC initiative of the Virtual School Society (VSS). As part of its mandate, the VSS must ensure that all BC government Freedom of Information and Privacy (FOIP) policies are followed. As a result, all student information collected during registration in LearnNowBC must adhere to FOIP.
Are there opportunities to learn more about StudyBUZZ?
Yes, you can join one of our free webinars where the co-creator of StudyBuzz, Lionel Sandner, takes you on a 20 to 30 minute tour of StudyBuzz that includes ideas on how you can use this innovative program to help your students prepare for upcoming provincial exams.Click here for more information on these webinars.
