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How to Use the Progress Tab to Guide Instruction

Teacher Guide: Interpreting Progress Stats in Magma Math

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Why You’ll Love the Progress Tab

Think of the Progress Tab as your dashboard for learning. It shows how your students are mastering standards and skills over time so you can:

  • Spot who’s thriving and who needs extra support

  • Adjust your pacing or reteach tricky standards

  • Celebrate wins when students master a tough skill

Select a Class

Start by opening the Progress Tab and selecting your class. By default, you’ll see This Year, which focuses on current school year progress. Want to peek at last year’s performance? Switch to Historic.

💡 Pro tip: Historic is great for spotting gaps in prior knowledge or reviewing students who might need a refresher before moving forward.

Analyze the Standard Completion Graph

At the top, the Standard Completion Graph gives a quick snapshot of progress.

  • Solid line: Shows class-level mastery

  • Dotted line: Shows individual student progress

This graph helps you see if your pacing is on track and if all standards are being covered.

Review the Progress Matrix

Below the graph is the Progress Matrix, which breaks down performance by standard and skill. You can:

  • Focus on a specific domain (like Geometry or Measurement & Data)

  • Zoom in on individual students to spot trends

  • Hover over cells for skill-level details

Interpret the Data

The Progress Tab shows the last five attempts at each skill, keeping mastery info current. Sometimes the chart looks redder than you expect. This usually happens when students start an assignment but don’t finish it—unanswered questions count as incorrect.

How to Use This Info in Your Teaching

The Progress Tab isn’t just for checking boxes—it’s for making teaching decisions. Use it to:

  • Adjust pacing for the whole class or individual students

  • Identify tricky standards that need reteaching

  • Plan enrichment for students who are ahead

  • Celebrate mastery and growth

By combining the Standard Completion Graph with the Progress Matrix, you get the full picture of student learning—no guessing required.

The Progress Tab turns numbers into action. Keep an eye on class trends, drill down to individual students, and use what you learn to guide instruction confidently. With this tool, you can support every student in mastering standards—and make teaching decisions faster and smarter.

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