Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Custom student groups
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Handwritten student solutions
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Receive real feedback
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Solution anonymization
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Student view
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Teacher heatmap
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Using tablets
Provide differentiated support for each and every student using qualitative and quantitative data populated in real-time. Plan lessons using research-based instructional practices
Mathematical discourse with Magma in 3 simple steps
Mathematical discourse with Magma in 3 simple steps
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Let your students show their work
Have your students work through a short formative assessment individually, consisting of one or a few problems. Push them to really show their work through handwritten solutions.
2
Pin and anonymize thought provoking student solutions
Review student solutions and select a few that support your learning objectives for the lesson. This can include both correct and incorrect solutions with different approaches and strategies.
3
Let the fun begin!
Let the class engage in fun math discourse – Which solution is the best? Which strategy is most efficient? What feedback would you have on this approach? The possibilities are infinite!
Exit and entrance tickets with Magma in 3 simple steps
Formative assessment with Magma in 3 simple steps
1
Select one or a few representative problems
The selected problems should be a good representation of the class, week, or topic that you are working with
2
Let the students work through the problems in exam mode
No correct answers available as you want to understand what the students know
3
Identify common misconceptions and individual needs
Identify knowledge gaps on class and individual student levels through the “heatmap”. Dig into student solutions to identify common misunderstandings and use the result to inform instruction and individualized assignments
At the end of a class or week, provide students with a few problems representing the topic(s) covered
Let the students solve the problems in exam mode during a pre-specified time
Use the “heatmap” view and individual student solutions to guide the next class and individualized student assignments
Support for students with disabilities
Allow students to use any notes, examples, or definitions they collected during class.
Common core math practices (MPs):
MP 4, MP 5
Entrance ticket – Post class instruction
Provide students with one or a few problems representative of the instruction you have just given
Let the students solve the problems in exam mode during a pre-specified time
Use the result to guide the rest of the class – which students need more support and which students need to be challenged
Common core math practices (MPs):
MP 4, MP 5
Individualized practice with Magma in 3 simple steps
Individualized practice with Magma in 3 simple steps
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Create and assign (individualized) assignments
With only a few clicks, teachers can create and distribute assignments from Magma’s large, standards-aligned problem bank. Based on data from a recent assessment (formative or summative) it is also easy to create individualized assignments based on the common concepts/skills that individuals or groups of students need to spend time practicing
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Follow student progress in real-time
Real-time access to student data and handwritten solutions enables teachers to easily follow student progress, get insights into student misconceptions, and provide the right support at the right time. With automatic grading, teachers get more time with students and students get immediate feedback, giving them control over their learning agenda
3
Capture long-term student development
Over time, assignment data is summarized into skills profiles on both class and individual student level, so that teachers can follow students’ longer-term progress and customize learning opportunities accordingly
Pre-assessments and diagnostics with Magma in 3 simple steps
Pre-assessments & diagnostics with Magma in 3 simple steps
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Set the scope and create the assignment
Decide what pre-assessment or diagnostic that should be run and whether it should be conducted at class, school, or district level. Create your own assignment or use one of Magma's off-the-shelf pre-assessments or diagnostics and distribute it with Magma in a few simple steps
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Conduct the pre-assessment or diagnostic
Let the students work through the pre-assessment or diagnostic in exam mode
3
Take action based on auto-generated insights
Grading is automated and insights are instantly generated through the Magma reporting system and can be leveraged to identify and implement interventions, as a basis for knowledge and best practice sharing, etc.
Align on pre-assessment or diagnostic scope at district level; grades to be included, what pre-assessment or diagnostic to be conducted, and how the results should be used
Coordinate pre-assessment or diagnostic across involved classes. Create, distribute, and let the students work through the assignment using Magma
Insights are generated instantly and can be used to guide decisions such as interventions and cross-school collaboration
Semester or school year pre-assessment
Conduct a pre-assessment at the beginning of a semester or a new school year at class or school level to get a clear picture of the students’ knowledge and identify gaps
Coordinate pre-assessment or diagnostic across involved classes. Create, distribute, and let the students work through the assignment using Magma
Use the result and insights to guide the curriculum, class, and assignment focus on class and individual student level
Homework and remote/hybrid learning with Magma in three simple steps
Homework & remote / hybrid learning with Magma in 3 simple steps
1
Create and distribute assignments
New assignments are (as always with Magma) created with only a few clicks. Select from our large, standards-aligned problem bank based on grade, chapter, sub-chapter, and difficulty level
2
Let the students take control of their learning
Students can show their work through handwritten solutions and get immediate feedback. If the answer isn’t correct on the first try students can receive hints and try again
3
Follow student progression and provide the right support at the right time
Student progression and handwritten solution data is provided in real-time. You can easily follow student progression in the “heatmap” and review and annotate student solutions. If Magma’s hints is not enough, student can also ask for help when they need it
Standardized test preparations with Magma in three simple steps
Standardized test preparation with Magma in 3 simple steps
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Select the best preparation assignments for your students
Choose from comprehensive sample tests for each grade level covering all important parts of the curriculum and standards-aligned practice items categorized according to DOK levels
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See the students getting prepared in real-time
Magma’s instant student feedback enables them to exercise self-correction, giving them control over their learning agenda. As a teacher, you can follow student progress in real-time and get deep insights into their understanding and potential misconceptions through handwritten solutions
3
Get a clear overview of your student’s knowledge and assign extra practice accordingly
By reviewing Magma’s “heatmap” you will quickly be able to see what areas students have grasped and where they need more support. With a few clicks you can assign additional, individualized practice based on student needs.
Pre-assessments and diagnostics with Magma in three simple steps
Pre-assessments & diagnostics with Magma in 3 simple steps
1
Set the scope and create the assignment
Decide what pre-assessment or diagnostic that should be run and whether it should be conducted at class, school, or district level. Put it together and distribute it with Magma in a few simple steps
2
Conduct the pre-assessment or diagnostic
Let the students work through the pre-assessment or diagnostic in exam mode
3
Take action based on auto-generated insights
Grading is automated and insights are instantly generated through the Magma reporting system and can be leveraged to identify and implement interventions, as a basis for knowledge and best practice sharing, etc.
Align on pre-assessment or diagnostic scope at district level; grades to be included, what pre-assessment or diagnostic to be conducted, and how the results should be used
Coordinate pre-assessment or diagnostic across involved classes. Create, distribute, and let the students take the assignment using Magma
Insights are generated instantly and can be used to guide decisions such as interventions and cross-school collaboration
Tip
Provide students with a single problem to solve in Magma
Provide sentence frames for students to use
“The method I used to solve is …”
“The first thing I did to solve the problem is …”
“My method is the same/different than … because …”
Instead of solutions, let the class discuss the anonymized class data from a previous Magma assignment. What conclusions can be made?
Semester or school year pre-assessment
Conduct a pre-assessment at the beginning of a semester or a new school year at class or school level to get a clear picture of the students’ knowledge and identify potential gaps
Coordinate pre-assessment or diagnostic across involved classes. Create, distribute, and let the students take the assignment using Magma
Use the result and insights to guide the curriculum, class, and assignment focus on class and individual student level
Take your math instruction to the next level with Magma. Below are the most common ways that teachers use Magma in their classrooms. Get inspired and learn how teachers use Magma as a key to improving math instruction. But don’t stop there – with the flexibility of Magma, there are unlimited possibilities. Find out for yourself!
Mathematical discourse
We are on a mission to amplify students’ voices in math classrooms everywhere. Mathematical discourse and math talks make learning fun and alive. Make room for everyone to engage and build mathematical confidence!
Formative assessments, like exit and entrance tickets, are common steppingstones for teachers to get started with Magma. It's easy to do, and the rewards are instant!
Practice is a core part of any math curriculum, and there are many advantages to using Magma for standards-aligned practice. Teachers can easily create assignments and track student progress in real-time. Based on data from prior assignments or assessments (formative or summative), teachers can also individualize the practice to further cater to specific student needs.
Magma supports a long list of schools and districts in their quest to be truly data-driven. With automatic grading, reporting, and pre-assessments & diagnostics covering all of K-12, Magma helps your class, school, and district in identifying and implementing the right interventions at the right time to systematically improve student achievement.
Covid-19 put enormous pressure on the educational system and all our educators. Remote and hybrid learning still is and will continue to be the reality for many teachers. With Magma, it doesn’t matter where your students are - it’s easy to push out assignments, follow student progress, and provide the right support at the right time.
It is important to remember that standardized tests are only a tool to measure knowledge and that the overall goal is to teach, learn, and grow. However, giving students the best means to reach their goals is crucial. With Magma, you can be confident that your students have had the best preparations possible when the test comes!
On top of enabling research-based math instruction, Magma equips school & district leaders with the right tools to support data-driven decision making.
With Magma it has never been easier to build a data foundation that enables insights on student, class, school, and district level, so your school and district can implement the right interventions at the right time to systematically improve student achievement.
Pre-assessments & diagnostics
Magma supports a long list of schools and districts in their quest to be truly data-driven. With automatic grading, reporting, and pre-assessments & diagnostics covering all of K-12, Magma helps your class, school, and district in identifying and implementing the right interventions at the right time to systematically improve student achievement.
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