As educators, we’re continually adapting to new teaching tools and methods that not only streamline our workload but also enrich our students’ learning experiences. It’s with great excitement that we unveil the latest updates to the HighScores platform, designed to enhance both teaching efficiency and student engagement. These features have been crafted based on your feedback and the evolving needs of the educational landscape.
Introducing New Features to Transform Your Daily Teaching Routine
Daily Engagement with the ‘Question of the Day’
Imagine starting each school day with a thought-provoking question that sparks your students’ curiosity and primes them for learning. Our new “Question of the Day” feature does exactly that. This tool is designed to ensure that students regularly engage with new concepts, keeping their learning journey active and their minds sharp. If a specific question isn’t chosen manually, don’t worry—the system will take care of it by selecting a challenging question automatically.
Streamlined Exam Proctoring
Conducting proctored exams can be a logistical challenge, but our streamlined process now makes it easier than ever. With a simple toggle, you can activate comprehensive exam surveillance, including video monitoring. This feature not only simplifies the management of assessments but also ensures the integrity and security of each exam.
Real-Time Support
Immediate assistance is now at your fingertips. Our new real-time support system connects you directly with our team via live chat, significantly reducing the wait times for help and allowing you to focus more on teaching and less on troubleshooting.
Visual Pace Indicators
Our newly introduced visual pace indicators—represented by rabbit and turtle icons—help you quickly assess if students are rushing through questions or taking more time than needed. This intuitive feature aids in identifying students’ pacing issues, enabling you to address them effectively in your teaching strategy.
Focus Where It’s Needed Most with Targeted Subject Tests
With the ability to assign tests specifically focused on Math or English, you can now tailor your teaching resources more effectively. This feature allows you to concentrate your efforts on areas where your students need the most improvement, ensuring that your teaching has the greatest impact.
Upcoming Features to Look Forward To
Greater Control Over Notifications
Soon, you’ll be able to customize which notifications you receive, giving you control over your inbox and ensuring that you only get alerts that are relevant to your needs.
Deeper Insights Into Student Performance
We’re expanding the analytics available on the ‘My Performance’ page. This enhancement will offer deeper insights into each student’s progress, helping you tailor your instructional approach to better meet their individual needs.
Automatic Score Adjustments and Comprehensive Reports
We’re making it easier to maintain accuracy with automatic score adjustments if an answer key is updated post-test. Additionally, you’ll soon be able to download comprehensive performance reports, providing you with a detailed overview of your classroom’s achievements and areas for improvement.
Flexible Score Visibility
The upcoming feature for flexible score visibility will allow you to hide scores from students and release them later, giving you the opportunity to discuss results personally and enhance the learning experience through direct feedback.
Your Feedback Fuels Our Innovation
At HighScores, we believe that our platform is more than just a tool—it’s a partnership in education. We’re committed to continuously refining our features to better serve you and your students. We warmly invite you to try these new enhancements and share your experiences with us. Your insights are invaluable and play a crucial role in shaping the future of HighScores.
We look forward to your feedback and are excited to see how these new features will transform your teaching experience.
