Ten Marks
Best of all...
The Basic Version is...
FREE!
Teacher Support
TenMarks has been designed to require minimal tech support. Users can access help videos to learn the basics or click a feedback button on any page that usually gets a quick response. There is also a phone number listed in the website’s “Contact” section.
The premium version comes with professional development training for teachers, mostly in the form of weekly webinars. They do not offer in-person training.
Support Videos can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/user/TenMarksInstructor/videos
How are Students Assessed?
Student performance is tracked on the Dashboard. When you log in, you will see the Dashboard. It provides an overview of how all students are performing on the different tasks (noting problems attempted and problems solved correctly). This data is plotted in graph form. Clicking on a point or bar produces more detailed stats.
Students as well as teachers/parents can see individual report cards that show the last attempt, including the date, grades, hints taken and performance for every task. Performance is symbolized by a circle that appears as one of three colors: green (greater than 70 percent correct), yellow (30 to 70 percent correct), red (less than 30 percent correct). Teachers can scroll through to see every individual problem that a student attempted.
Student Engagement
Students can unlock games and receive virtual certificates after they master a given number of assignments.
I give out homework passes for students who complete Jam Sessions. When I have access to the tablets in my classroom, students complete a task for class credit. They've come to see it as a reward, instead of "just another worksheet".
What Material is Presented?
Ten Marks
TenMarks matches the Common Core standards of the class location, which is indicated upon creating an account. Updates and modifications to state standards are automatically reflected in the TenMarks curriculum.
TenMarks is incredibly flexible which makes it easy for teachers to differentiate within the classroom and meet each student's needs. It is designed to support students and teachers in and outside of the classroom.
How Is It Used?
TenMarks is most often used as an independent practice to reinforce concepts taught in class. No additional tools are required! Each task consists of ten problems and students work at their own pace, which makes this a flexible tool that can be used in school or at home. It can be accessed on PCs, Macs or any iPad/Android device.
When a student performs poorly on an assignment, the program assigns them "do-over" worksheets that focus on the areas within that concept with which they struggled. Teachers are notified on the dashboard if a student still struggles after do-overs and video tutorials.
How Does It Work?
Teachers log in and create classes, which creates log-ins and passwords. These are printable for distribution, as well as a master list. Based on the selected class grade level, TenMarks automatically generates a list of concepts and exercises that map to state and Common Core standards. You select which standards to assign. You can assign it to the entire class, or customize it for select students.
Students use their ID and password to log in to their class account, where they see their assigned work. As students work through the tracks (which each consist of 10 multiple-choice questions), they can use three hints unique to that problem, as well as three- to five-minute videos aimed at reinforcing their understanding of concepts. (Using too many hints will result in a lower score and the student will not be marked as having mastered the track). After successfully completing each task, students can unlock games and badges.
The dashboard provides teachers (and parents using the program at home) an overview of progress as students work through the assigned tasks. You can see how individual students performed on individual tracks. Students are flagged for low performance (defined as below 70 percent of concept mastery).It can measure where students are struggling and suggest appropriate exercises for them.
Overview
TenMarks is an online math program for students to practice and master math concepts covered in grades 1 through 12, including algebra and geometry. It is aligned to the Common Core standards. It is best used as a supplementary tool to reinforce math lessons taught in class or at home. Teachers can assign different problem sets to individual students or entire classes based on students’ skill level. The program is web-based and therefore accessible on any platform or device.
Videos and hints are provided to assist students who are struggling. A comprehensive reporting system provides instant feedback to teachers on class and individual student progress. Students receive instant feedback on their performance.
Introduction
Ten Marks is a web-based adaptive math program closely aligned to the Common Core that complements math concepts taught by teachers. It offers integrated math practice, assessment and intervention. The perfect solution to differentiating within your classroom!