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What is Study Island?Study Island uses lessons, practice questions, and

explanations to reinforce the concepts and skills taught in the classroom.

Topics

Lesson

Key Benefits for TeachersWeb-based Learning

Access Study Island ANYWHERE from the internet.

Real Time ReportingAutomatic grading for instantaneous feedback.Diagnostic reports to better differentiate instruction.

Message CenterCommunicate with students and teachers easily.

Where do I start?1. Go to www.studyisland.com.

2. Enter your Username and Password.

Create a class in Class Manger.

Schedule Assignments.

From your Teacher Page you can:

All of this and MORE can be accessed from the toolbar at the left side.

Group your students into “classes” so you can read reports more easily and create a class page.Go to Class Manager.Enter a title.Click Next.

Class Manager

Ms. Witty’s Math Class

Class ManagerChange class preferences (if allowed by Admin.)

Affect games, remedial topics, timer visibility, scratchpad and highlighter availability.

To select students:Click the red arrow to see students in the desired grade.Check your students.Save.

Class ManagerWhen you return to Class Manager you can see a list of

your classes.

You can Edit , Create Class Page and Assignments , schedule Parent Notifications , or Remove Class .

You can enter Live View to monitor real-time student activity.

You can also see if a class page is “Active” .“Active” means students can see the class page.You must post an assignment, note, schedule, or link before

you can activate a class page.

Class ManagerTo create a Class Page:

Click .Add an Assignment, Note, Schedule, or Link.

To create a Practice and Instruction assignment:Click .

Class Manager

Place Value 3rd Gd

Read chapter 4 before completing.

Select a due date.Insert a title.Add additional info.Decide if you want to

override school preferences.

Set calculator preferences.

Class ManagerTo create an assignment(cont.):

Click the red arrow next to a class.Check “Select All” or select specific students.

Class ManagerTo create an assignment(cont.):

Select which topics you want to assign. Select a Grade. Select a Subject. Click “Get Topic List”.

Class ManagerAfter you you can see a list of assignments.

You can:Activate /Deactivate Assignments.View student results.Edit the assignment.Remove the assignment.

Class ManagerIMPORTANT! If this is your first time creating an

assignment, you need to activate your class page.

Class ManagerIf you activated your class page, students see your assignment when they log in.

Students can select your assignment or a Program.

School StatsThere are several reporting options.

“Class Gradebook Report” is popular. Select:

By subject broken down by topic. Your class. Your grade level.Your subject.View Report.

School StatsYou can:

Open in Excel.Automatically Email the report to anyone you specify.Scroll right to see Ribbons Earned for each student or class.Click a score to see the List of Sessions.Click a student name to see the Individual Subject Report.

School StatsClick a name to see the Individual Subject Report which looks like this:

Students can see this report from their own account.

The Individual Student Report can lead you to other reports: “Compare with others” and “Suggested Topics”.

School Stats

Motivating Students

Use Study Island to help motivate students.

Create a bulletin board to track student/class progress.

Encourage students to reflect on what they’ve learned.

Use Study Island in Game Mode to introduce a lesson.

Motivating StudentsCheck out some of these ideas!

Study Island ProgramsSelect a grade level from the left side.

Select a subject.

Select a topic.

Just like the Student View

Helpful HintsClick on the topic name OR check multiple topics and

click “Start Studying”.Every topic has a lesson and a Passing Goal.

What is a Passing Goal?The Passing Goal tells you the minimum

required to master the topic.These numbers can vary.

What are these symbols?A Blue Ribbon will

appear next to each mastered topic.

Building Block questions are designed to help your student build on

their previous knowledge.

A Red Triangle means your student is

struggling with the topic.

A White Ribbon will appear when a

Building Block Topic is mastered.

Didn’t meet the Passing Goal?After finding the correct answer, your student can

view an explanation or go to the next question.

After completing a set of questions, your student may be able to re-try missed questions.Going through missed questions helps students

understand the material and increases retention.

Didn’t meet the Passing Goal?If your student is still struggling with a topic, try this:

Review the Study Island lesson.View missed questions by clicking on the score in the Your

Results column.

Provide supplemental resources.

Can students practice at home?

Their log in will work from any device with internet access

This is what a Grade Level Screen looks like:

Click on a subject to begin studying!

When you click on a subject, you will go a page like this:

Then click START Studying!

There are lessons to review with too!

To select a topic, you can check the box

next to it by clicking it.

What if I forget all of this?Check out the HELP tab!

Watch Tutorials, download Documents, and find year-round implementation ideas.