Assignments

v4.1.1

Creating Assignments

Create, manage, and track student assignments with IB Marker's comprehensive assignment system.

Creating Assignments

Assignments allow you to set structured practice tasks for your students. Each assignment can include questions from our extensive question bank.

1

Navigate to Assignments

From your Teacher Dashboard, click on "Assignments" in the navigation menu to access the assignment management area.

2

Click "Create New Assignment"

This opens the assignment creation form where you'll configure all the details.

3

Fill in Assignment Details

Enter the title, description, due date, and configure time limits and maximum points.

4

Add Questions

Search and select questions from the question bank, or use random selection for variety.

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Save & Distribute

Save the assignment and it's automatically distributed to all students in your selected class(es).

Assignment Settings

Title & Description

Give your assignment a clear title and description so students know what to expect.

Due Date

Set when the assignment is due. Students are notified as the deadline approaches.

Time Limit

Optional time limit for completing the assignment once started.

Max Points

Configure the maximum points available for the assignment.

Adding Questions

IB Marker's question bank contains over 10,000 questions across all IB subjects. Use powerful search and filter tools to find the perfect questions for your assignment.

Search & Filter

  • Keyword Search

    Search for specific topics, concepts, or terms to find relevant questions quickly.

  • Subject Filter

    Filter by IB subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) to narrow your search.

  • Subtopic Filter

    Drill down to specific subtopics within each subject for targeted practice.

Selection Options

Manual Selection

Browse and hand-pick specific questions you want to include.

Random Selection

Automatically select a number of random questions from your filtered pool.

Preview Questions

View full question details before adding them to ensure they're appropriate.

Paginated Browsing

Browse through large result sets with easy-to-use pagination controls.

Question Types Available

Assignments can include Multiple Choice, Fill-in-the-Blank, and Exam Style questions. Mix different types for comprehensive assessment.

Managing Assignments

Once created, you can edit, close, or monitor your assignments from the assignment management dashboard.

Assignment Actions

  • Edit Assignment

    Update title, description, due date, or time limit. Note: Some changes may not apply to students already in progress.

  • Close Assignment

    Mark an assignment as closed to prevent new submissions. Students can still view their results.

  • View Submissions

    See which students have completed the assignment and review their performance.

Protected Deletion

Assignments with student submissions cannot be deleted to preserve academic records. You can close them instead.

Tracking Progress

Monitor student progress in real-time with comprehensive tracking tools.

Progress Dashboard

Completion Rate

See how many students have completed vs. total assigned (e.g., "15/25 completed").

Status Breakdown

View students by status: Not Started, In Progress, Submitted, Graded.

Average Score

Track class average performance as submissions come in.

Overdue Alerts

Quickly identify students who haven't submitted by the due date.

Individual Student View

Click on any student to see:

  • Their submission status and time spent
  • Individual question scores
  • Areas where they struggled
  • Comparison to class average

Grading & Feedback

IB Marker uses AI to automatically grade most question types, saving you hours of manual marking.

Automatic Grading

  • Multiple Choice

    Instantly graded with correct/incorrect feedback.

  • Fill-in-the-Blank

    Checked against accepted answers with partial credit support.

  • Exam Style

    AI-powered marking with detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.

Student Feedback

Students receive:

  • Score breakdown per question
  • Detailed feedback on exam-style answers
  • Model answers for comparison
  • Suggestions for improvement

Best Practices

Get the most out of assignments with these teacher-tested strategies:

  • Set Regular Assignments

    Weekly or bi-weekly assignments help students maintain consistent practice. 3-5 practice sessions per week shows the best improvement.

  • Mix Question Types

    Include a variety of question types (MCQ, fill-in-blank, exam style) to develop different skills.

  • Review Analytics Weekly

    Check class data regularly to identify common areas of difficulty. Address these topics in your lessons.

  • Use Reasonable Time Limits

    Give students enough time to think, but not so much that they procrastinate. Match time limits to question difficulty.

  • Celebrate Progress

    Acknowledge improvement, not just top scores. Students who see progress are more motivated to continue.