Educake has become a core part of teaching and learning in the science department at Matthew Arnold School. Under the leadership of Chloe Cooke, Head of Department, Educake has been embedded so effectively that it contributed to her progression within the department.
Today, the platform is used consistently across classes, supporting both teacher workload and student independence. This case study explores how the department structures its use of Educake and how A-level students describe its impact on their confidence, revision habits, and understanding of complex science content.
Through clear routines, planned quizzes, and visible celebration of progress, the science department has created a culture where Educake is used consistently and purposefully. Students feel more confident, more organised, and more aware of their strengths and weaknesses. This is exactly the kind of independence A-level science demands.
How the science department uses Educake
A system that supports teachers and students alike
Chloe Cooke introduced Educake many years ago and has built a departmental routine that ensures every teacher can use it easily and effectively.
Weekly Educake admin time is scheduled for all staff, giving Chloe dedicated time to update the leader board, check engagement and ensure consistency across classes.
- Quizzes are set in advance, reducing teacher workload and ensuring students always know what’s coming.
- Schemes of Work include direct Educake links, so teachers can copy and set quizzes in seconds.
- Leaderboards and visible celebration motivate students and create a culture of regular practice.
This structured approach means Educake is not an optional extra. It is a predictable part of the learning journey.
Student voices: how Educake supports
A-level success
Across interviews, students consistently highlighted three major benefits.
1. Identifying weak spots quickly
"It helps me identify areas I need to study more.
Fraser
I can go over lots of different areas quickly."
2. Making revision easy and immediate
“It’s online and portable so I can do it anywhere.”
Henry
3. Building independent study habits
Students described Educake as a tool that helps them take ownership of their learning, not just complete homework.
Their advice to new students:
“Do a broad range of topics to keep knowledge fresh” -Cecily
“Use it consistently throughout the course.” -Henry
“Mix Educake with exam questions for both breadth and depth.” -Fraser
“Do as many questions as possible to strengthen recall.” -Evan
