Logging In
To access Magma Math, go to:
Depending on your school or district setup, you may log in using:
Clever
ClassLink
Google
Microsoft
Schoology
Canvas
Accessing Your Classes
If your school uses:
Clever
ClassLink
Canvas
Schoology
Create a Class Manually
Open the Classes tab.
Click New Class + in the top-right corner.
Enter:
class name
grade level
Click Create.
Your class will automatically generate a class code students can use to join.
Create an Assignment
Assignments allow teachers to:
practice specific skills
assess understanding
differentiate instruction
monitor progress in real time
To create an assignment:
Open the Assignments tab.
Click New Assignment.
Select problems by:
grade
book
chapter
standard
Choose which classes, groups, or students will receive the assignment.
Adjust assignment settings as needed.
Name the assignment.
Click Create.
Assignment Settings
Teachers can customize assignments using features such as:
Answer Checking → allows students to see feedback after incorrect answers
Quiz Mode → hides answers and feedback until the quiz ends
Safe Mode → tracks if students leave the assignment
Pacing → controls which problems students can access
Limited Attempts → limits how many tries students receive per problem
Assignments can also be edited later using the three-dot menu next to the assignment.
Monitor Student Learning with the Heatmap
The Heatmap provides a real-time overview of student performance during assignments and quizzes.
To open the Heatmap:
click anywhere on an assignment card
Teachers can use the Heatmap to:
monitor progress live
identify misconceptions
compare strategies
review student work
provide targeted support
Heatmap Colors and Icons
Color / Icon | Meaning |
🟩 Green | Correct on the first try |
🟨 Yellow | Correct after multiple attempts |
🟥 Red | Incorrect answer |
👁 Eye icon | Student viewed the answer |
⬜ Grey | No answer submitted yet |
Number in cell | Number of submissions |
Lava icon | Student used Lava hints |
Review Student Work
From the Heatmap, teachers can:
click a problem number to compare all student responses
click a student name to review all assignment answers
open individual solutions to inspect work more closely
Teachers can also:
replay student work step-by-step
pin strong solutions for discussion
manually adjust scores
send direct feedback to students
Playback Student Thinking
Playback allows teachers to replay a student’s full solution process.
This helps teachers:
understand student reasoning
identify misconceptions
review problem-solving strategies
facilitate classroom discussions
Manage and Share Assignments
Using the three-dot menu next to an assignment, teachers can:
Manage Assignments
Edit
Archive
Delete
Copy
Collaborate with Colleagues
Share with colleagues
Organize into shared chapters
Support Instruction
Print assignments
Open Solve Mode
Change assignment topics
Share assignments with students
Additional Tools Teachers Use
Teachers can also use Magma Math to:
recommend skills in Practice Mode
monitor standards mastery in the Stats and Progress tabs
facilitate classroom discussions with Discussion Points
launch Live Activities
model thinking using the Launch Tab
review student portfolios and growth over time
Magma Math is designed to help teachers move from instruction to insight — all in one place.