{"id":9305,"date":"2025-08-13T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-08-06T10:22:37","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:22:37","slug":"an-educators-guide-to-math-progress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/08\/an-educators-guide-to-math-progress\/","title":{"rendered":"An educator\u2019s guide to Math Progress"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many students face challenges in building confidence with math, and educators often look for ways to better support their learning. With Math Progress, educators can quickly generate formative assessments, gather real-time insights into student proficiency levels, and assign work directly through Microsoft Teams for Education. Explore how to use Math Progress in your classroom with the educator guide to Math Progress, which provides guidance on how to use Math Progress to help students build math proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From creating personalized practice problems to identifying learning gaps, Math Progress offers insights designed to complement your instruction while keeping students engaged. Whether you&#8217;re reinforcing key concepts or identifying areas for growth, Math Progress helps make it easier to support the needs of every student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"cta-block cta-block--align-left cta-block--has-image wp-block-msx-cta\" data-bi-an=\"CTA Block\">\n\t<div class=\"cta-block__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__image-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microsoft-Education-educator-student-enhance-learning.jpg\" class=\"cta-block__image\" alt=\"A teacher engaging with a student at the student\u2019s desk in a school classroom.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microsoft-Education-educator-student-enhance-learning.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microsoft-Education-educator-student-enhance-learning-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Microsoft-Education-educator-student-enhance-learning-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__body\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"cta-block__headline\">Boost math skills<\/h2>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"cta-block__text\">Streamline assignment creation, simplify lesson planning, and gather student performance insights.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-block__actions\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn cta-block__link btn-light\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDiscover Math Progress\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Educator benefits<\/strong>:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saves time by streamlining assignment creation while providing powerful performance insights to help accelerate learning.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks student progress and performance at both the student and class level to make informed instructional decisions.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Student benefits<\/strong>:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Improve math skills with targeted, personalized practice.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share feedback on question difficulty so that educators know how to adapt instruction.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-use-math-progress-and-generate-math-problems\">How to use Math Progress and generate math problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dbf15d64a21&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-generate-questions.gif\" alt=\"Educator view in Math Progress showing automatically generated questions for Algebra, Logarithmic and Exponential Equations.\" class=\"wp-image-9304\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Math Progress helps build math skills through educator-led assignments, activities, and insights. You can use the problem generator to create sets of math problems based on a specific topic or design your own. <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/languages-supported-in-microsoft-teams-for-education-293792c3-352e-4b24-9fc2-4c28b5de2db8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Available in a number of languages<\/a>, Math Progress is a flexible and inclusive Learning Accelerator for developing math proficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Get started with Math Progress:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/teams\">Microsoft Teams for Education<\/a> and sign in with your school-issued credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a class and select <strong>Assignments<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new assignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Learning Accelerators<\/strong> and choose <strong>Math Progress<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Generate <\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a category and topic from the dropdown menus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Generate <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Use Math Progress to create problems in four categories: numbers and operations, fractions, expressions and equations, and algebra. Each category includes specific topics so that you can target concepts that need more focus.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/support-building-mathematics-skills-math-progress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Start the Math Progress learning module<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Want a different set of questions? Simply select the <strong>Generate<\/strong> button again for a new set of questions.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selecting-questions-to-include\">Selecting questions to include<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dbf15d668fc&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MathProgress-select-questions.gif\" alt=\"Educator view in Math Progress showing how to select automatically generated Algebra questions and remove items from the selected questions list.\" class=\"wp-image-9303\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Math Progress can help you save time by making it easier to build assignments tailored to your students\u2019 needs.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker-container\">\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker wp-block-msx-kicker--align-left\" data-bi-an=\"Kicker Left\">\n\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__title\">Student-centered solutions<\/p>\n\t\t<a\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-msx-kicker__cta btn btn-link\"\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/products\/microsoft-365\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\t\t>\n\t\t\t<span>Explore Microsoft 365 Education<\/span> <span class=\"glyph-append glyph-append-xsmall wp-block-msx-kicker__glyph glyph-append-go\"><\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  After generating questions, select the types of questions and number of problems that best suit your students\u2014challenging them without overwhelming them. The questions you pick appear in the sidebar beneath <strong>Selected questions.<\/strong> To remove one, select the \u201cX\u201d next to the problem to remove it from the list.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Choose a few questions, then select the <strong>Generate<\/strong> button again. Math Progress keeps your selected items<strong> <\/strong>and provides a fresh set, making it easy to build the ideal assessment.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"creating-your-own-math-questions\">Creating your own math questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dbf15d678e6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-create-questions.gif\" alt=\"Educator view in Math Progress showing how to access the basic calculator and formulas when creating custom equation problems.\" class=\"wp-image-9302\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Need a custom word problem or exit ticket? Write your own questions with Math Progress and mix and match them with the generated items for more personalized, flexible assignments. This option can be used in a variety of ways\u2014whether you&#8217;re reinforcing key concepts, differentiating for student needs, or aligning with classroom events. For example, you might tie assignments to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/2025\/03\/design-interactive-pi-day-activities-with-ratio-riddles-picraft-and-math-progress\/\">themes like Pi Day<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  To write your own items for a Math Progress assignment:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>Create your own<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>Add question<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose an option from the <strong>Category<\/strong> and <strong>Topic<\/strong> dropdown menus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose <strong>Multiple Choice<\/strong> or <strong>Short Answer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type a question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add a point value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type the equation or select the blue icon to open a <strong>Basic<\/strong> calculator or <strong>Formulas<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Save<\/strong> to add the problem to the <strong>Selected questions<\/strong> list.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>For multiple choice questions, Math Progress automatically creates answer options from your equation\u2014saving<strong> <\/strong>you time and letting you focus on supporting your students.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"customizing-math-assignments-and-sharing-with-students\">Customizing math assignments and sharing with students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSFT-EDU-K12-Student-027-crop-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"An educator engaging with two students in a school classroom.\" class=\"wp-image-9298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSFT-EDU-K12-Student-027-crop-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSFT-EDU-K12-Student-027-crop-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSFT-EDU-K12-Student-027-crop-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSFT-EDU-K12-Student-027-crop-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/MSFT-EDU-K12-Student-027-crop.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Math Progress gives you control over how assignments are presented and the types of student feedback you collect. After you\u2019ve generated or written questions and selected <strong>Next<\/strong>, you\u2019ll see three customization options in the sidebar:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Show your work<\/strong> \u2013 Ask students to upload a photo showing how they solved a problem. Images can be uploaded from Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Teams, or their own device by taking screenshots or using their device\u2019s camera.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Student rating <\/strong>\u2013 Encourage students to rate each question from easy to hard, giving you insights about the challenge level.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shuffle question order <\/strong>\u2013 Randomize questions for students while keeping the original order in place for your review.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/topic\/getting-started-with-math-progress-a3e786d8-afcd-43e7-bc45-ef65d6c72bc9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customize Math Progress assignments<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  When you\u2019re finished customizing your questions, select <strong>Done<\/strong> to open the Microsoft Teams assignment screen. There, you can add a title, description, due date, and additional options before sharing it with students.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>From the <strong>Customize settings<\/strong> window, you can also edit questions and response options. This is helpful for spotting and refining assignment details before publishing.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tracking-student-progress-and-performance\">Tracking student progress and performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Math Progress gives you rich insights to support each student\u2019s growth in math. After students submit their assignments, you\u2019ll see automatically reviewed results to help you address student misconceptions and adjust your instruction. Pinpoint areas of opportunity by analyzing trends at both the individual student and class level.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  To review assignment submissions:\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Assignments<\/strong> and select <strong>Ready to grade<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose the Math Progress assignment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a student in your class to review their work.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Each submission includes the student\u2019s assignment grade, point total, and question rating for at-a-glance review. <strong>Compare to class<\/strong> provides a convenient way to link examining an individual\u2019s performance in relation to the class and over time. Student misconceptions are also listed, helping you identify areas for growth and target your instruction more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69dbf15d69d57&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report-1024x686.webp\" alt=\"Line graph comparing a student&rsquo;s performance in Math Progress to the class, rising from 40% to near 70% as class stays steady near 70% from Oct 22&ndash;Dec 2.\" class=\"wp-image-9301 webp-format\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report-1024x686.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report-300x201.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report-768x514.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report-1536x1029.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Math-Progress-student-performance-report-1024x686.webp\"><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you review student math assignment submissions, you\u2019ll find color-coded correct and incorrect answers along with a drop-down menu where you can change the grade to correct, incorrect, or incomplete. You can even select a thumbnail of each student\u2019s work to better understand their problem-solving process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  When you\u2019re ready, add written feedback and choose how you want to return the assignment. Returned work includes a breakdown of the student\u2019s grade, point total, question ratings, misconceptions, and feedback along with automatically generated steps for solving incorrect problems. This means students can learn from their mistakes and keep improving\u2014while helping you save time on providing individualized feedback.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip<\/strong>:<strong> <\/strong>Select the paperclip icon in the feedback box to attach a tutorial video, help guide, or a Word file with extra problems, making it easy for students to revise and reinforce skills.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"get-started-with-math-progress\">Get started with Math Progress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\n  Engage your students in deliberate practice with real-time coaching on math concepts. Use Math Progress to free up your time with tools that streamline assignment creation, review, and analysis. Gain insights to personalize math instruction, strengthen foundational skills, and boost student confidence\u2014one problem at a time. Whether you&#8217;re just getting started or looking to deepen your impact, this guide to Math Progress is designed to help you make the most of every learning moment.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-chevron-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/education\/learning-tools\/learning-accelerators\">Explore Math Progress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Use Math Progress to personalize math instruction, engage students, and identify learning gaps. 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