When introducing a new classroom tool, sometimes the biggest challenge is in making sure our students see the value in using it. We understand and we’ve got your back!

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Jump into ASSISTments with confidence using these quick tips for communicating and working with ASSISTments.

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Tip #1: Scoring vs. Grading

Message to students and parents that the score from ASSISTments will not be used as a grade. You can modify and send our parent letter template to support this outreach.

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Tip #2:  Showing Your Work Shows Your Thinking

Create a system that ensures students show their work.  You can try using the printable .doc and interactive/virtual .ppt  versions of our Student Reflection Form.

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Tip #3:  Try Before You “Buy”

Make the first assignments low-stakes so students can get to know the system.  You can try using our Student Practice Assignments! (These assignments are located in a folder at the bottom of the Content Library in your ASSISTments account) Learn more about how to use these Practice Assignments here.

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Tip #4:  Be a Model

Model a clear protocol for open response questions (e.g. upload a picture, use an online drawing tool, take a screenshot).  Many teachers show the Open Response Student Tutorial to their students.

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‍Tip #5: Data Discussions will Drive Engagement

Start reviewing assignment data from Day 1.  Build this habit early!  You can check out this video of an ASSISTments teacher reviewing data remotely.

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‍Once you get started, you’ll wonder how you ever taught math without ASSISTments! We’d love to hear from you - email us (contact@assistments.org) with questions or stories from you classroom.

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