Class Management
Create classes, invite students, and manage enrollment with IB Marker's class management tools.
Creating Classes
Classes are the foundation of your teaching workflow. Each class gets a unique code that students use to join.
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Navigate to Classes
From your Teacher Dashboard, click on "Classes" in the navigation menu.
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Click "Create New Class"
This opens the class creation form.
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Enter Class Name
Give your class a descriptive name (e.g., "Biology HL - Period 3" or "Year 12 Chemistry").
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Get Your Class Code
A unique class code is automatically generated. Share this code with your students so they can join.
Class Features
Unique Class Codes
Each class gets an auto-generated unique code that students use to join your class.
Edit Class Names
Update class names anytime without affecting the class code or enrolled students.
Multiple Classes
Create as many classes as you need for different subjects, periods, or year groups.
Safe Deletion
Delete classes you no longer need, with confirmation showing student count.
Inviting Students
There are multiple ways to get students into your class.
Option 1: Share the Class Code
The simplest method is to share your class code with students:
- Display the code on your classroom board
- Include it in a welcome email or announcement
- Add it to your course syllabus
Students enter the code when they sign up or in their settings to join your class.
Option 2: Email Invitations
Send invitations directly through the platform:
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Open Your Class
Navigate to the class you want to add students to.
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Click "Invite Students"
This opens the invitation form.
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Enter Email Addresses
Type or paste student email addresses. The system supports bulk entry for multiple students.
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Send Invitations
Students receive an email with instructions to join your class.
School Email Integration
When typing student emails, the system auto-suggests addresses from your school domain for faster entry.
Managing Enrollment
Track and manage student enrollment status throughout the year.
Student Status Types
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Active
Student is enrolled and participating. They can access all class assignments and practice.
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Pending
Student has been invited but hasn't accepted yet. Send a reminder if needed.
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Inactive
Student hasn't engaged recently. They still have access but may need encouragement.
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Dropped
Student has been removed from the class. They no longer have access to class content.
Managing Students
Update Status
Change a student's enrollment status as their situation changes.
Remove Students
Remove students who have left the class or transferred.
View Roster
See all enrolled students with their status and last activity date.
Bulk Actions
Invite multiple students at once using the bulk invitation system.
Student Search
Quickly find students across your classes with powerful search tools.
Search Features
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Real-Time Search
Results update as you type, making it fast to find students.
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Fuzzy Matching
Find students even with typos or partial names. The system uses smart matching to find the best results.
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Email Autocomplete
When adding students, emails from your school domain are suggested automatically.
Levenshtein Distance Ranking
Search results are ranked by similarity, so the closest matches appear first even when spelling isn't exact.
Class Analytics
Track your class's performance with aggregate statistics and trends.
Available Metrics
Class Average
Overall average score across all students and assignments.
Completion Rates
Percentage of students completing assignments on time.
Improvement Trends
See how class performance changes over time.
Difficulty Areas
Identify topics where students commonly struggle.
Individual Progress
Click on any student to access their individual progress report:
- Assignment history with scores
- Practice activity and engagement
- Subject strengths and weaknesses
- Comparison to class average
Privacy & Access
IB Marker protects student privacy while giving teachers the insights they need.
What Teachers Can See
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Progress Data for Your Students
View scores, completion rates, and performance trends for students enrolled in your classes.
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Assignment Submissions
View submitted work for assignments you created, including AI feedback.
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Aggregate Statistics
Class-level analytics like averages, completion rates, and common difficulty areas.
What Teachers Cannot See
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Practice Session Details
Individual answer content during free practice is private. Only assignment submissions are visible.
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Other Teachers' Students
You can only view data for students enrolled in your own classes, not those of other teachers.
Student Privacy Protected
IB Marker is designed with privacy in mind. Students can practice freely knowing their exploration is private, while teachers get the insights needed for effective instruction.