Its Your Goal

What They Say

“The software is a highly entertaining and stimulating tool. It successfully addresses health and fitness issues at a level that can be easily contextualised by children at KS2, and is highly recommended."

Extract from an independent review by Schoolzone ***** award
Full evaluation

"The children and I were massively impressed with It's Your Goal. As a teacher, I found it the easiest lesson I have taken. The quality of the package and the nature of the game just commanded their attention - they were totally engrossed.

They thought the graphics were excellent and were particularly impressed with the sequence asking them to help their favourite player - they were just riveted by that as it just keyed right into their loyalty and motivation."

Chris Arthur, ICT Co-ordinator, Hotspur School, Newcastle upon Tyne

"Without doubt the most popular piece of software at the Learning Centre."

Phil McBride, Centre Manager, Newcastle United Learning Centre

"The powerful text to speech tool allows poorer readers to engage fully with this exciting resource. The ‘save game’ feature means pupils can stop when they want and pick up where they left off. It’s Your Goal facilitates true independent learning."

Martin Ashburn, ICT Consultant and Teaching Awards Winner

“I used "It's Your Goal" with my class as part of their Life Skills course about healthy eating. As lively as ever at the beginning of the lesson, they were suddenly silenced by a crash of thunder, and the bold image of a spooky castle which was projected onto the interactive whiteboard! The whole class were drawn in immediately, and we enjoyed guiding the football player into a healthy lifestyle. Pupils could easily access the programme independently, as the layout was similar to computer games they play at home, and we built on our understanding of healthy lifestyle choices in a fun and engaging way.”

Vicky Booth BA, QTS - Secondary School Teacher

"It's Your Goal has been received very enthusiastically in schools and has proved to be very popular. From an NHS point of view, this is an incredibly useful tool to promote the importance of a healthy lifestyle."

Rachel Chapman, head of communications at Northumberland and Tyne & Wear Health Authority.

"...The whole approach is entertaining and the activities are well designed and enjoyable."

PTA Magazine educational review - Autumn

"... slick and well presented title that is educationally well founded. The sound video and graphics are of an excellent quality and the content is appealing to KS2 pupils...This resource will prove a fun learning experience for children – even those who are not football mad."

TES review by Gillian Blatherwick – Deputy Head, Rushey Mead School

"...I have used it in a whole class situation and it has engendered quite extensive discussion. It matches part of our PHSE programme perfectly for Y5/6 and we have high hopes its interactivity will suit our ICT supported curriculum. "

Joy Thompson, ICT Co-ordinator, Beverley St Nicholas School.

“Schools will find It’s Your Goal useful as it contributes to several areas of the curriculum. It is intended for use by children, to raise their awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

Attractive and colourful characters make the software very engaging and motivating to boys and girls. The language and graphics are appropriate to years 5 and 6; commentary is clear.

The interactive assistant Peejay provides as much support as each child needs, giving a measure of differentiation. Spoken text supports poorer readers.

The attractive mixture of activities such as games, videos, and cartoons and challenging tasks makes It’s Your Goal very appealing.

As pupils accept the challenges in each zone they will gain a clear picture of how improvements in their diet and the amount of exercise taken will improve their own lifestyle. Printable worksheets and useful external links enhance the material offered on the CD-ROM.

The Guardian – e.valuate (interim evaluation)


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