Online Gradebook for
Arts Academies
Flexible Grading Options.
Distribute Assignments and Collect Homework.
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Distribute Assignments and Collect Homework. Powerful Messaging. Flexible for Art-Based Programs and Creative Learning.
Gradebook with Intuitive Interface
ThinkWave Educator has an intuitive, easy-to-use interface that can be learned quickly. Multiple classes can be maintained in a single gradebook. There is no need to log in multiple times to access different classes.
Easy to Use From All Devices
ThinkWave Educator is completely cloud-based, which means there is no software to install, and teachers can access data from school or home. ThinkWave can be used with Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Chrome on PC, MAC, Linux, iOS, and Android devices.
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ThinkWave Educator is great for solo teachers who want a basic, free gradebook. ThinkWave Educator Premium is for teachers who want a full-featured gradebook with 100 GB online storage.
What To Expect with ThinkWave on Your
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ThinkWave Educator provides all the functionality of a learning management system with the ability to upload homework and handouts online. You can upload files up to 25MB to our free gradebook, and premium users can enjoy up to 100GB of storage space. Plus, with support for various file formats—such as .pdf, .doc, images, and videos—homework is easily accessible to students and parents. These assignments can also be downloaded by students or parents for easy access. No need to email files between home and school when everything is available online from any computer.
ThinkWave improves communication by providing individual, password-protected accounts for students and parents to access classroom information. Detailed, day-to-day summary of student progress includes overall results, graded assignments, and upcoming assignments. Grades Online enables student achievement by improving organization and allowing for early intervention.
ThinkWave Educator offers the powerful ability to collect homework from students online. Students upload their homework files with an easy-to-use upload function. Files are immediately available to the teacher in the gradebook. Uploaded files are organized for the teacher by assignment and date.
ThinkWave includes the ability to post messages and announcements. Messages can be directed to all students and parents, particular groups of students, or specific classes. Files can be uploaded with blog posts. Messages can be sent by email to the entire group with one click.
Teachers and students alike can benefit from experimenting with a variety of grading methods. With ThinkWave Educator, you can use an all-points grading system or a flexible grading system that combines points, letter grades, check, check plus, and custom grades. Create your own assignment types and use assignment type weightings—such as Tests (30%), Homework (40%), Projects (15%), and Participation (15%)—to reflect different evaluation priorities and grading scales.
ThinkWave Educator includes powerful report capabilities that generate professionally-formatted, ready-to-print, .pdf documents. Reports can be customized with a logo and header, and multiple other customization options.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can all the teachers in my school use the gradebook?
Yes. Teachers can use the online gradebook individually or as part of a schoolwide system. For schools that want pre-populated gradebooks with students and classes already set up, the ThinkWave Administrator school management system is the best option. It combines data from all teachers into reports, transcripts, and progress updates. Schools can also use site licenses for the premium version, while any teacher can always use the free gradebook on their own.
How do I start a new school year in the gradebook?
Our online gradebook includes a rollover feature that carries forward students, classes, custom fields, and gradebook data into the new year. This allows your arts academies to begin fresh while keeping past records for reference.
Can I copy assignments from past years for performances or studio work?
Yes. Teachers can copy assignments into a new term or year with just a few clicks. This can be useful for recurring activities like rehearsals, critiques, or portfolio reviews.
What grading tools are available for arts-based learning?
The online gradebook offers flexible grading tools so teachers can track performances, projects, and practice logs. Both traditional grading and standards-based grading options are supported, giving schools the ability to evaluate creativity and technical skill in different ways.
Can I drop the lowest assignment scores?
Yes. Teachers can set the system to drop the lowest scores in categories such as projects, performance reviews, or written exams. This feature works well when evaluating growth over time.
Can I share lesson plans and resources online?
Yes. Teachers can upload files, attach notes, or post detailed lesson plans. Students can then access assignments, submit their work, and receive feedback online, whether it’s a music recording, a script, or an art project.
Do students and parents have online access?
Yes. Each student, and optionally their parents, can log in to view assignments, attendance, messages, and grades. Parents with more than one child can see all records in one view, which helps keep families connected to the creative progress happening at school.
Can I message students and parents through the gradebook?
Yes. Teachers can send announcements or start discussions tied to specific assignments. This feature is often used to share updates about coursework, rehearsals, gallery events, or performances, and can also help guide positive student behavior.
Are there limits to how many students, classes, or assignments can be added?
No. The online gradebook supports an entire school without limits on students, courses, or assignments. Larger academies often benefit from upgrading to the school management system, which consolidates data across all departments.
Can this gradebook be used beyond K–12?
Yes. The online gradebook is also used by colleges, conservatories, and trade schools focused on music, dance, theater, the visual arts, and much more.
How does the system support individual teachers?
The gradebook gives individual teachers flexible tools to manage their classes while supporting collaboration across departments. Features like assignment tracking, communication, and reporting make it easier to manage both creative and academic work.
How are progress reports created and shared with families?
Teachers can generate progress reports that include assignments, attendance, and teacher notes. These reports can be emailed to parents or accessed online, giving families clear insight into both academic and artistic growth.
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