How To Use Bedrock Vocabulary Learning 

What do I need to access Bedrock Learning?

To access Bedrock Learning you will need the following things: 

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Alpha Test

When you log into Bedrock Learning for the first time you will be asked to take an Alpha Test. The Alpha Test will test your understanding of the definitions of different words. Each question has multiple choice answers. The test should take 30 minutes to complete. When you have completed the test you will be assessed to a block. 

This video will show you what the Alpha Test looks like:

How Does Bedrock Vocabulary Work?

Each block contains 10 to 14 topics and is worth a school year’s worth of topics.

● Each topic will either be a fiction topic like The Legends of Perseus or An Noble Legend. Non-fiction topics like the lives of Henry VIII's wives or learning about the history of the Obamas.

● For each topic, you will learn the definitions to a list of words.

● At the start of each topic, you will do a pre-test to see if you already understand the definitions of any words in the topic. Please don’t worry if you get a low score on the pre-test. As you will learn the definitions of these words throughout the topic.

● Each topic has 6 lessons. In each lesson, you will read a passage of text linked to the topic, learn the definitions of some new words and do some fun interactive exercises/quizzes.

● At the end of the topic, you will take a post-topic test to see if you now understand the definitions of all the words in your topic.

● Between your lessons, you will have some Recaps/Reteach exercises to do. This is to help you in recapping the definition of words your still learning on Bedrock Learning or to test you on your past knowledge of words you have already learned on Bedrock Learning Vocabulary.

Screenshot showing an example of a passage of text you might read for a topic lesson and screenshot of a word definition box. Each word definition box has an image linked to the word.

Screenshots show you the types of interactive exercises you will do in each topic lesson.

What topics and words will I be learning on Bedrock Vocabulary?

The following PDF document shows you a breakdown of each block, the topics in each block, and the words that you would be learning in each topic. 

Bedrock Core Curriculum - Outline.pdf

Knowledge Organiser

● As you work through the lessons, more words will be added to your Knowledge Organiser.

● The Knowledge Organiser helps you track the words you already know, currently learning, and have learned on Bedrock Learning.

● You can also click on individual words to give you the definitions for that word.

How Do I Earn Points in Bedrock Learning Vocabulary Activities?

Additionally, Help or Questions?

The following video gives you some additional information about Bedrock Learning Vocalbury for students. However, if you have any further questions about Bedrock Learning use the Q and A page,  please speak to Mr. Evans (Librarian) or your English teacher.

FAQ

Why can't I continue with my lesson?

Sometimes Bedrock will tell you've earned a break. Here's why... (it's called "spaced learning!"). Sometimes after you have finished a lesson, you will see this message pop up... 

Don't worry! We just want you to have a well-deserved break. You'll be able to continue with your lesson tomorrow or the day after.

Why do I have to repeat my lesson?

We want to make sure you understand and remember the vocabulary you have learned. Bedrock is designed with automatic systems to check how you are doing and adjust the activities you are given. To pass a lesson, you must score 60%. Don't worry if you score below this, Bedrock will simply automatically work you through the activity again to help it stick in your mind.