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Connecting Sparx Maths to your school's MIS

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Written by Richard Boyd
Updated over 3 weeks ago

This article explains how to connect Sparx Maths to your school's Management Information System (MIS) and what to do if you change MIS providers.

Sparx Maths uses Wonde to securely connect to your school's MIS, ensuring your class and student data stays up to date automatically.

Setting Up Your MIS Connection

Initial Connection

  1. Wonde will send your Network Manager an authorisation request

  2. Your Network Manager needs to approve this request to allow the connection

  3. Once approved, Wonde will begin syncing data between your MIS and Sparx Maths

What Happens After Connection

  • Wonde syncs with your MIS approximately every 4 hours

  • Sparx Maths then syncs with Wonde automatically every night

  • Changes made in your MIS will typically be reflected in Sparx Maths within 24 hours

Changing MIS Providers

My school is migrating from one MIS to another


If your school changes MIS providers, follow these steps:

  1. Notify Wonde by emailing [email protected] about your planned migration

  2. Wonde will ensure your new MIS is connected correctly, and let Sparx know once it is complete

  3. Sparx will:

    • Temporarily pause your nightly sync

    • Check the new data to ensure student records and classes match

    • Perform a manual sync once everything looks correct

    • Turn the nightly auto sync back on

Important Notes

  • You may need to wait a few days after migration for everything to return to normal

  • New students or class changes made in your MIS during this time might not be reflected immediately in Sparx Maths

  • The migration process is handled carefully to ensure no data is lost

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for changes in our MIS to appear in Sparx?


Changes typically appear within 24 hours through the automatic nightly sync. If you need changes to appear more quickly, you can perform a manual sync in Class Manager > Import and Manage Classes.

What happens if our MIS connection isn't working?


If you're experiencing issues with your MIS connection, first check with your MIS administrator that your MIS is set up correctly. If problems persist, contact us using the 'Help & Support' option in your Sparx Maths site.

Do we need to pay for Wonde?


There is no cost to the school for using Wonde, however, we recommend checking with your MIS provider as in rare cases they may charge for integration services.

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