Can I view placement test progress or data?
The placement/baseline test (Shark Challenge) is an internal process to determine the starting point in Supershark, the automatic progression mode.
How the baseline test works
When a pupil makes a mistake in a batch of words they are given additional words to see if just a one off. Once a pupil makes 3 errors the challenge completes.
The placement test is a well-researched system that finds out where students should start in Wordshark, ('Supershark', automatic progression). It doesn't teach or reinforce the words in any way, and normally doesn't take too long to complete. The placement test is aimed at:
- Saving teacher time i.e. teachers only need to add students to Wordshark and then distribute the login details to those students
- Allowing student learning to be fully independent, from home and/or school
In other words, the learning for students only begins when the program then places them in 'Supershark.' Once the student is using 'Supershark', from this time on it may be relevant for the teacher/tutor to become involved if they want to. Supershark is based on the Wordshark course.
Check where the placement test has placed the student, in Supershark
The results of the test can be found in the ‘Group Summary Report’. This can be accessed via the ‘Student Progress’ tab on the top menu bar. Select the group you wish to look at and when prompted for the students choose ‘All’.
The initial placement will always be the first test taken but if you check the group report once a re-test has been taken the ‘current list’ will be where the pupil has been placed.

Currently it is not possible to see what errors have been made in the placement test itself
Resetting the level in Supershark
You can change the placement if you think the pupil has been set too low or too high. Go to: Set work / Change Level – Supershark to choose a different level. See
Repeat the placement test
You also have the option to ask students to re-take the placement test - see