How to Enable or Disable Lava
Open the Create Assignment flow.
Locate the Lava setting during assignment setup.
Toggle Lava:
ON to allow hints and guidance
OFF to disable Lava support
Create or update the assignment.
Your Lava preference will automatically save for future assignments.
Default Lava Settings by Grade
Grades 0–2: Lava is turned OFF by default
Grades 3 and above: Lava is turned ON by default
A Lava tooltip may appear once for existing users during assignment creation.
Edit Lava on Existing Assignments
To update Lava settings after an assignment has already been created:
Open the assignment.
Select Edit.
Update the Lava setting.
Save your changes.
Why Teachers Use Lava
Teachers may choose to turn Lava:
ON when students need additional guidance or support
OFF when independent problem solving or assessment conditions are preferred
This allows teachers to adjust support levels based on instructional goals and student needs.