TL;DR: SparkAI looks at what your student already knows and what they still need to learn to recommend the "Right Next Lesson" automatically.
One of the best parts of the LearnSpark experience is that you don't have to spend hours wondering what to teach next. SparkAI acts like a helpful teaching assistant. It looks at your student’s progress and suggests the perfect topic to keep them moving forward.
How the "Right Next Lesson" Works
When you ask the platform to create a lesson without picking a topic yourself, SparkAI performs a Gap Analysis. This means it checks the student's Mastery Profile against their curriculum to see what is missing.
The system looks for three main things:
Missing Lessons: Topics in the curriculum that you haven't covered yet.
Building Blocks: Skills that need to be learned before your student can move on to harder work.
Learning Gaps: Areas where past feedback shows they might need a little more practice.
💡 Good to know: This information updates in real-time. Every time you log an activity or give feedback, the LearnSpark experience gets smarter. This deep analysis uses SparkAI credits to keep everything up to date.
Using the Mastery Profile
SparkAI doesn't just guess what to teach. It uses the data from your student's Mastery Profile. This profile updates whenever you upload evidence or provide feedback on how a lesson went.
The progress bars on the Performance tab show how your student is doing compared to where they are expected to be. If SparkAI sees that a student is struggling with a specific skill, it will suggest a lesson that helps them master it before moving on. This helps make sure your child never feels overwhelmed.
You Stay in Control
While SparkAI is great at picking the next step, you still have the final say. You can choose how much help you want:
Fully Automatic: Click Generate Next Lesson and let the system choose the subject and the goal based on the biggest gap.
Subject-Led: You pick the subject (like Science), and SparkAI chooses the best specific goal within that subject.
Your Own Idea: Type in a specific topic your child is curious about. SparkAI builds the lesson for you while still connecting it to your curriculum.
⚠️ Heads up: If you haven't assigned a specific curriculum to your student, SparkAI will use general age-appropriate goals to suggest your next lesson.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SparkAI always pick the hardest thing next?
No! SparkAI balances new challenges with review. It looks for the most logical next step so the student feels confident while they learn.
Do these recommendations cost credits?
Generating a full lesson plan or performing a deep analysis of learning gaps uses your SparkAI credits.
What if I don't like the suggested lesson?
You can always Regenerate a lesson. You can also add notes to tell SparkAI to focus on a different interest or style. Your feedback helps customize the LearnSpark experience for your family.
Does this work for family trips?
Yes! When you set your location in Settings, SparkAI can suggest lessons that match where you are in the world. This makes education fun and local.
How do I see what SparkAI thinks my student knows?
You can visit the Performance tab on your student's profile. There, you can see their Mastery Profile and progress across different subjects.