The GradleLab's Dashboard is a central overview page for educators and administrators. It provides a quick summary of important class information and easy navigation to key features. At the top of the Dashboard, you’ll see a series of cards that show high-level metrics (like total students and active classes). Below that, the Quick Access area offers clickable cards for major functions (like managing students or creating tests). [Insert Dashboard Screenshot Here] This interface helps new users immediately see their overall teaching setup and quickly move to the sections they need.
Dashboard Metrics
Total Students: This card displays the total number of student profiles in the system. It counts all students currently enrolled or recorded in GradleLab. For example, if it shows “42,” that means you have 42 students registered. This metric updates automatically as you add or remove students.
Active Classes: This shows how many classes are currently active or in session. A class is a group of students organized for teaching a subject (for example, “Math Class – Grade 5”). If the Dashboard shows “3,” you have three active classes defined in GradleLab. This helps you see at a glance how many class sections you’re managing right now.
Subjects: This indicates the number of subject areas or courses set up in the system. Subjects refer to the curriculum topics (like Math, Science, History, etc.) that you teach. Seeing “5” means there are five subjects defined for your classes. This count helps you know how many different course categories are available.
Upcoming Tests: This card tells you how many tests or assessments are scheduled to occur soon. “Upcoming” means tests that have been created and given a future date or time, but have not started yet. If it reads “0,” then no tests are currently scheduled. As soon as you create and schedule a test (for example, a quiz next week), this number will increase.
Quick Access
Students: Clicking this leads to the student management section. Here you can view and update all student profiles and information. You can add new students, edit existing student details (like name or contact info), or assign students to classes. This area essentially manages everything related to your students’ records.
Classes: This section takes you to class management. You can create new classes, set up schedules, and organize which students belong to each class. For example, you might create a “Grade 5 Math” class and then assign specific students to it. This area helps you organize and manage all your class schedules and rosters.
Subjects: The Subjects section is where you manage curriculum topics. You can add or edit the subjects (courses) taught in your classes, such as Math, Science, or English. This includes defining each subject’s name, description, and any associated curriculum details. It helps ensure your classes and tests are linked to the correct subjects.
Tests: Clicking on Tests opens the assessment creation area. Here you can create new tests or exams and manage existing ones. You can design questions, set test dates, and assign tests to specific classes or subjects. This is where you build and schedule the assessments that students will take, and later review their results.
Question Generation: Our AI-powered question creation tool. In this section, you can use GradleLab’s AI features to automatically generate practice or test questions. You typically provide a topic or parameters, and the system generates relevant questions. It’s designed to help teachers create question banks or draft assessments quickly.
Auto Grade: The Auto Grade section is the automated grading system. After students complete a test, this feature automatically grades their answers (especially useful for multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank tests). It then compiles the results so you can quickly see scores without manually grading every question.
Analytics: This area provides performance insights and reports. You’ll find charts, graphs, and data reports on student performance. For example, you can see class average scores, identify topics where students struggle, or track progress over time. Analytics helps teachers understand how their students are doing overall and in specific areas.
Resources: The Resources section is a library for educational materials. Here you can upload and organize files like lesson plans, worksheets, study guides, or any teaching resources. Both teachers and students (if granted access) can use this area to find and download materials needed for learning.
Settings: This leads to system configuration and preferences. In Settings, you can adjust your account information, school or class settings, and other application options. For example, you might change notification preferences, set up grading scales, or manage user roles. It’s where you customize how GradleLab works to fit your school’s needs.