What if I find errors in the resources?
Please inform us immediately via the feedback button on the portal and we will rectify the errors asap. Alternatively you may email feedback@mightyminds.com.au
Please ensure you have downloaded the latest version. We are in a constant cycle of system improvement and resources are updated regularly.
In terms of our Year 9 Personalised lesson program we noticed that you have focused on the language conventions and some writing. Is this because we only have 10 lessons?
The program uses median rather than mean as this is a better indication for choosing which lessons are best for the cohort. Once these medians are established student individual results are used to determine which lessons they need most.
With only 10 lessons you only get the 10 most needed in order and where there are enough students needing the same thing to make up a class (based on the class size you've requested). Alternatively you can purchase some Reading lessons for later use or you could run a rotation using the reading data only.
If students were absent can we give you information based on NAPLAN and have these students aligned with an individual program? Or would these students have to do the diagnostic tests and then be added to the program?
When a school orders a rotation preparation it is best that a current student listing is sent in so that results of students that have left for example are disregarded. Students that attend the school, but don't have data can be added in to be included in rotations even if they aren't based on their needs. If it is possible for test data to be included for the additional students this is preferable.
I have 6 teachers available (3 literacy and 3 numeracy) but they aren't all available at the same time?
No problem. We can prepare the literacy program and numeracy programs individually. That way you can also elect to have different sized classes.
Eg. 100 students attending 4 literacy lessons with 5 teachers (class size 20);
100 students attending 4 numeracy lessons with 6 teachers (class size 16-17).
When will teachers receive their particular lessons? How far in advance?
If your school has supplied our office with an admin contact for the resource portal then your lessons will be available within 24 hrs.
Can I have the marking back by a certain date?
Please remember that our turnaround time for marking is generally 15-25 days. If you require your marking results returned before a specific date, please indicate this date on your submission sheet.
Do I need to book in to have our schools marking completed?
No, this is not required. You just need to send in your marking to our office once it has been completed by your students – we do not have a booking in system for the marking of scripts.
What do I need to include when sending in our marking?
Please ensure students complete the correct mark sheets for all papers and please complete the submission form. Please also ensure you email your student listing to marking@mightyminds.com.au in Microsoft Word or Excel format.
Where do I send the marking to?
If you are using Australia Post, please use our P.O Box 5787 Q Super Centre, QLD, 4218. If you are using a courier, please send the scripts to our street address - Unit 1313, 340 Scottsdale Drive, Robina, QLD, 4226
What is the average turn-around time for marking?
approximately 5-15 working days during term; approximately 5-25 working days when marking arrives 1st/last week of term or during school holidays
What do I include in my student listing?
Student I.D (must be all the same length, First Name Last name of the students who sat the test we are marking. We can only accept this document in excel or word format (NO PDF’s) please email this document to director@mightyminds.com.au as soon as possible as we cannot complete your data without it.
Can I have my marking data separated into classes/subjects etc.?
Yes, when sending your student listing in, please display each class/subject in the column named “Form Class”
Marking prices? - What am I paying for exactly?
Mighty Minds employs experienced markers with extensive training in the NAPLAN tests, we can guarantee schools and students accurate results and invaluable feedback. For every set of tests we mark, we provide detailed feedback in the form of school, teacher and student reports.
What is a 3D Program?
Our 3D Programs are personalised learning programs that aim to drive your students to success and develop their knowledge and skills, to help them discover their potential. They are designed to suit both your schools’ and students’ needs, so no two 3D programs are ever the same.
How are 3D programs designed?
After receiving your request for a 3D program, you will be provided with our 3D program form. This form will ask you to specify:
Once you have filled out this form and returned it to us, our program designer will begin designing your program for you.
What do 3D programs cost?
A personalised 3D Program comes free with your purchase of our Pathways to Success Text. While Mighty Minds will mark a numeracy and/or literacy diagnostic test for each copy of the text purchased, any extra marking will come at an extra cost. Any extra rotation lessons, turbo days, master classes and workshops required, will also come at an extra cost.
How personalised can a 3D program be?
Your 3D program will be designed according to your requests, however the more data that you are able to provide us with, the more personalised the program will be. We use your students’ data to help us identify their strengths and weaknesses and therefore the types of lessons and activities that they would benefit from the most. As a result, the more data that we have access to, the better our understanding will be of where their strengths and weaknesses lie and how to target them.
How long can 3D programs go for?
A 3D program based solely on the Pathways to Success text can be designed to cover anywhere from 1 day to 2 years. Any extras added to the program (i.e. extra rotation lessons, turbo days, master classes and workshops), will help to extend your program.
How do I access the portal?
Our portal is accessible via the internet. Please use the following link to access the portal: http://portal.mightyminds.com.au
Do I need login details to access the portal?
Yes – Mighty Minds staff need to assign you with a username and password. Login details are unique for each and every person. Please ensure you use your login details only as it is a breach of our portal licence agreement for you to use someone else’s login details.
If you do not have access to the portal, please email our Client Services Manager at director@mightyminds.com.au and she can provide you with access.
What do 3D programs cost?
A personalised 3D Program comes free with your purchase of our Pathways to Success Text. While Mighty Minds will mark a numeracy and/or literacy diagnostic test for each copy of the text purchased, any extra marking will come at an extra cost. Any extra rotation lessons, turbo days, master classes and workshops required, will also come at an extra cost.
How do I download mark sheets?
All of our mark sheets are available to download on our portal. If you do not have access to the portal, please email our Client Services Manager at director@mightyminds.com.au and she can provide you with access. There is no cost to access the portal or to download the mark sheets.
Is there any cost to access the portal?
No – there is no cost to access the portal. You only pay to purchase the lessons and resources available on the portal. Once your school has purchased the lesson/resource once, the school has access to download this lesson as many times are required without additional charges.
What topics can Mighty Minds cover in their workshops?
Mighty Minds facilitates engaging, motivating and educational workshops for staff, students and parents online or on campus. Please view our Workshops page to see what we can offer your school.
Can Mighty Minds discuss our students practice test results in the workshop?
Certainly – please ensure you advise the Mighty Minds team when you submit your marking and also when you make the workshop booking that you would like us to discuss the students results. Please ensure you submit the papers at least 25 days prior to the workshop to ensure the marking is completed in time for the workshop.
Do our facilitators need to be fed at the workshop?
No, but it would be greatly appreciated.
What are the costs associated with workshops?
Please contact our office in order for us to provide you with a detailed quote for your specific requirements.
Can we have a copy of Pathways electronically for displaying in class?
Mighty Minds is restricted to producing only hard copies of these items. We realise this is very impractical and annoying for teachers but it is a decision by QCAA, with whom we must legally comply.
What testing should I do for the PIP/CIP/HIP reports?
We recommend that your students complete the Mighty Minds National testing as it has been specifically designed to cover the 36 fundamental skills.
Do we have to complete all 5 tests?
No of course not but the more testing you do complete the more comprehensive the report data is for the generation of the students' personalised improvement plans.
How much is the testing?
All our prices are available in our Program Planner http://mightyminds.com.au/program-planner/ under Junior Testing. You can also refer to the “NAP Marking Guidelines 27054268” on the portal.
We don’t want to do any more testing. Can you just use our NAPLAN data?
Yes we can. However please note that some years not all Fundamentals Skills are covered in NAPLAN.
Our school completes PAT M/ PAT R testing can you use those results instead?
No unfortunately PAT M and PAT R do not generate a comprehensive data set to allow a PIP/CIP/PIP t be created.
We want to get started what should we do now?
Visit our planner and generate a quote for budgeting purposes, email it through and we will be in touch.
How do we receive our PIP/CIP/HIP reports?
They will be made available to you on the portal under you marking tab. You will receive notification by email when they are ready for download.
We only want PIP’s and not CIPS/HIPS.
No problem.
Do you have a Compendium for the other year levels?
We are currently in production of a Year 4 Compendium. If you are interested in a different year level please advise our Creative Director so we can begin planning. creative@mightyminds.com.au
We have pre-ordered a Year 7 compendium when will it arrive?
Our manufacturer has assured us that production will be complete in time for the start of the 2015 school year.
Can we please see a Compendium before we place our order?
Unfortunately we are not able to provide a complimentary copy however please contact the office an we are more than happy to consult in your school and show you the resources prior to your purchase.
Can we just have a PIP/SIP/HIP and no Compendium?
Of course. Your teachers will need to build a set of resources to support the findings of the PIP/CIP/HIP
What resources do you have available for other year levels to support the PIP/HIP/SIP?
We have 500+ lessons available for purchase on our portal that cover the 36 fundamental skills from Year 2 - Year 9.