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👩‍🏫 Teacher Quick Start Guide

Welcome to Caliper! This guide will help you get started with AI-powered assessment in just 10 minutes.

🎯 What You'll Learn​

By the end of this guide, you'll be able to:

  • Navigate the Caliper platform
  • Create your first assignment
  • Set up AI marking with a rubric
  • Review and adjust AI-generated marks

Step 1: Log In to Caliper​

  1. Navigate to https://caliper.restrat.co.za
  2. Enter your username and password
  3. Click Log In
First Time Login?

If you don't have credentials yet, contact your school administrator or email info@restrat.co.za

Step 2: Understand Your Dashboard​

After logging in, you'll see your Teacher Dashboard with:

📊 Key Sections​

  • Classes: View all your classes and student enrollment
  • Assignments: Manage all assignments across classes
  • Submissions: Track student submissions and marking progress
  • AI Marking: Access AI-powered marking tools
  • Rubrics: Create and manage marking criteria

🚀 Quick Actions​

  • + New Assignment: Create an assignment quickly
  • Fast Mark: Mark multiple submissions rapidly
  • PAT Management: Manage multi-phase PAT assessments

Step 3: Create Your First Class​

Before creating assignments, set up a class:

  1. Click Classes in the sidebar
  2. Click + Create New Class
  3. Fill in the details:
    • Class Name: e.g., "Grade 10 IT 2025"
    • Subject: Select your subject (IT/CAT)
    • Grade Level: Choose the grade
  4. Click Create Class
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You can add students to your class later from the Class Detail page

Step 4: Create a Simple Assignment​

Now let's create your first assignment:

  1. Click Assignments in the sidebar

  2. Click + Create New Assignment

  3. Fill in the assignment details:

    • Title: e.g., "Python Basics - Variables"
    • Description: Brief overview of what students should submit
    • Due Date: Set the deadline
    • Max Points: e.g., 50
    • Assign to Class: Select your class
    • Submission Format: Choose PDF, ZIP, or other format

  4. Click Create Assignment

Rubrics help AI understand how to mark submissions:

  1. Navigate to Rubric Management

  2. Click + Create New Rubric

  3. Enter basic details:

    • Name: e.g., "Python Variables Rubric"
    • Description: Brief overview

  4. Add marking criteria:

    • Click + Add Criterion
    • Enter criterion name: e.g., "Variable Declaration"
    • Set points: e.g., 10
    • Add description: "Student correctly declares variables"

  5. Click Save Rubric

AI Rubric Assistant

Use the AI Rubric Creator to generate rubrics from assignment documents or screenshots!

  1. Go back to your Assignment (Assignments → Click on your assignment)
  2. Click ✏️ Edit Assignment
  3. In the Assessment Rubric dropdown, select your rubric
  4. Click Save Changes

Step 7: Wait for Student Submissions​

Students can now:

  1. Log in to their learner accounts
  2. View the assignment in My Assignments
  3. Upload their work before the deadline
Testing Without Students?

You can create a test student account or use the Submission Management page to manually upload test files

Step 8: Mark with AI Assistance​

Once submissions arrive:

  1. Navigate to Assignments → Click on your assignment
  2. You'll see a list of submissions
  3. Click Mark Submission on any submission

AI Marking Process​

  1. Review the Submission: View the student's uploaded file

  2. Click "AI Mark" button

  3. Wait for Analysis: AI reads the submission using your rubric

  4. Review AI Suggestions:

    • Check the suggested score
    • Read AI-generated feedback
    • Review criterion-by-criterion breakdown

  5. Adjust if Needed:

    • Modify scores using the override fields
    • Add your own comments
    • Make final adjustments

  6. Save & Submit: Click Save Marking

Fast Mark for Speed

For large classes, use Fast Mark to mark multiple submissions in rapid succession with keyboard shortcuts!

Step 9: View Student Progress​

Monitor your class performance:

  1. Go to Dashboard for overview statistics
  2. Visit Classes → [Your Class] for class-specific analytics
  3. Check Submissions for detailed submission tracking

Key Metrics​

  • Submission Rate: Percentage of students who submitted
  • Average Score: Class performance average
  • AI vs Teacher Scores: Compare AI suggestions with your final marks

Step 10: Export and Report​

Generate reports for parents or administrators:

  1. Navigate to Data Management
  2. Click Export Data
  3. Choose what to export:
    • Class grades (Excel/CSV)
    • Rubrics (YAML/JSON)
    • Full backup (ZIP)

🎉 You're Ready!​

Congratulations! You've completed the Teacher Quick Start guide. You can now:

  • ✅ Create assignments
  • ✅ Set up rubrics
  • ✅ Use AI marking
  • ✅ Track student progress

🔗 Next Steps​

Explore more advanced features:

💡 Pro Tips​

Keyboard Shortcuts (Fast Mark)​

  • → Next submission
  • ← Previous submission
  • S Save current marking
  • A Trigger AI marking
  • 1-9 Quick score entry

Best Practices​

  • Create rubrics first before assignments
  • Use descriptive criterion names for better AI understanding
  • Always review AI suggestions before finalizing marks
  • Back up important data regularly using Data Management
  • Set realistic due dates to allow time for marking

❓ Need Help?​

You're All Set! 🎊

You've mastered the basics of Caliper. Start creating assignments and let AI help you mark faster and more consistently!