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The Big Challenge PLAY is a free and fun app to improve students' English through interactive games and motivating leaderboards.
Updated 2 weeks ago
Table of Contents
Do My Students Need to Be Registered for the Contest to Access PLAY?
Are the Questions in the Training App the Same Level as Those in the Contest?
Does The Big Challenge PLAY App Work on Tablets and Smartphones?
What Are the Educational Benefits of The Big Challenge PLAY?
What Is The Big Challenge PLAY?
The Big Challenge PLAY is a fun and educational app designed to help students improve their English throughout the year. Through a variety of interactive games, students can practice the language in a self-paced and enjoyable way while preparing for The Big Challenge contest.
Key Features:
Varied and interactive games: Activities covering listening comprehension, reading comprehension, written expression, and vocabulary building.
Thousands of questions: Over 20,000 questions available, targeting a wide range of language skills.
Year-round usage: Accessible outside of the contest period, enabling continuous practice.
Free of charge: The app is free, with optional paid licenses for additional activities.
Daily rankings: Students stay motivated by competing in rankings that encourage regular practice.
Is The Big Challenge PLAY Available for All Levels?
The Big Challenge PLAY app is available to all students from Grade 4 to Grade 10 (vocational track).
It caters to a wide audience, regardless of students’ initial level, enabling personalized and self-paced learning.
Target Audience:
Autonomous learners: Students can play and train independently.
Entire classes: Teachers can integrate The Big Challenge PLAY into their lessons using additional features available through “Classroom Activities” licenses.
Schools and middle schools: Institutions can use this resource to reinforce English learning.
How Can My Students Access The Big Challenge PLAY?
Students can access the app in two ways:
Autonomous download:
Download the app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
Create a personal account (students need to provide their name, an email (optional), and create a password).
Teacher-created accounts:
The teacher logs into their teacher account.
From the teacher space, they can create accounts for their students, simplifying access and user management.
Tip: To simplify student access, teachers can print login sheets with usernames and passwords.
Do My Students Need to Be Registered for the Contest to Access PLAY?
No, registration for the contest is not required to access The Big Challenge PLAY.
The app is available to all students, whether they participate in the contest or not. However, some content is exclusive to contest participants.
Content Available to All:
Training games
Monthly rankings
Content Reserved for Contest Participants:
Access to past papers: Contest-registered students can access previous contest papers for training.
Access to the "Themes" section: A thematic revision area with over 20,000 questions.
Is the Training Paid?
The app is completely free.
However, there are paid options for teachers and schools:
"Classroom Activities" License: Enables teachers to organize group game sessions and training for students directly in class, as well as participate in the CLASS Challenge.
Advanced features: Tools for student tracking and creating work groups are available with paid licenses.
Are the Questions in the Training App the Same Level as Those in the Contest?
Yes, the questions in the app are similar to those in the contest.
The questions in the "Quiz" game come from previous editions’ past papers and adhere to the same difficulty standards.
Types of Questions:
Reading comprehension: Reading and understanding English texts.
Listening comprehension: Listening to short conversations and answering questions.
Vocabulary: Exercises on common vocabulary, expressions, and idioms.
Tip: Using the "past papers" section allows students to practice under contest-like conditions.
Does The Big Challenge PLAY App Work on Tablets and Smartphones?
The app is fully compatible with tablets and smartphones.
System Compatibility:
iOS: iPhone and iPad via the App Store.
Android: Tablets and smartphones via Google Play.
Important: Make sure to download the latest version of the app to enjoy the newest features and security updates.
What Features Are Available in The Big Challenge PLAY?
The main features of the app include:
Interactive games (vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension, grammar).
A daily ranking system to keep students motivated.
Challenges between students to boost engagement.
Exercises tailored to each student’s level.
How to create and manage student accounts?
Teachers can generate student accounts through their teacher space.
Procedure:
Log in to the teacher space.
Create accounts for each student.
Optionally, print connection sheets for students with their login details.
Students can also create their own accounts independently if preferred.
What Are the Educational Benefits of The Big Challenge PLAY?
The educational benefits of the app are numerous:
Independent learning: Students train on their own, at their own pace.
Regular practice: The app encourages daily practice.
Comprehensive skills development: Covers reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar.
Motivation through games: Students stay motivated with rankings and challenges.
How Are the Rankings Calculated?
Every day, students earn points by playing and completing activities. These points are used to create daily rankings.
Ranking Criteria:
Number of correct answers.
Response time.
Can You Track Your Students’ Progress?
Teachers with a "Classroom Activities" license have access to tracking tools.
These tools allow them to monitor each student’s progress, identify strengths, and focus on areas for improvement.