Welcome to Collinear! This guide will help you get started with our AI-powered mathematics assessment platform. Whether you’re a teacher looking to save time on grading or an administrator implementing Collinear across your institution, this guide will walk you through the essential first steps.

Creating Your Account

Getting started with Collinear is simple:

1. Sign Up: Visit collinear.app/signup and click the “Sign Up” button.
2. Enter Your Information: Provide your name, email address, and create a secure password.
3. Verify Your Email: Check your inbox for a verification email and click the link to activate your account.
4. Complete Your Profile: Add your school information, subject areas, and grade levels you teach.

Setting Up Your First Class

After creating your account, you’ll want to set up your first class:

1. Navigate to Classes: From your dashboard, click on “Classes” in the main navigation.
2. Create a New Class: Click the “Create New Class” button.
3. Enter Class Details: Provide a name for your class (e.g., “Calculus 101”), select the subject area, and add any additional details.
4. Add Students: You can add students by:
   • Uploading a CSV file with student information
   • Entering student information manually
   • Sharing a class code for students to join themselves

Uploading Your First Assignment

Now that your class is set up, you’re ready to upload your first assignment:

1. Create an Assignment: From your class page, click “Create Assignment.”
2. Upload Materials: Upload your assignment document (PDF format recommended).
3. Set Parameters: Define the assignment parameters, including:
   • Assignment name and description
   • Due date (if applicable)
   • Total points possible
   • Grading preferences

Understanding the AI Grading Process

Collinear’s AI engine works through several steps to grade mathematics assignments:

1. Document Processing: Our system scans and processes the uploaded assignment, recognizing mathematical notation and symbols.
2. Solution Analysis: The AI analyzes each step of student work, identifying the approach, calculations, and logical flow.
3. Error Detection: The system identifies errors in calculations, conceptual misunderstandings, and logical mistakes.
4. Feedback Generation: Detailed, personalized feedback is generated for each student response.
5. Final Grading: Scores are assigned based on the accuracy and completeness of solutions.

Reviewing and Adjusting Grades

After the AI has processed the assignments:

1. Review Results: Access the graded assignments from your dashboard.
2. Adjust if Needed: Review the AI-generated grades and make any necessary adjustments.
3. Provide Additional Feedback: Add your own comments or feedback to supplement the AI-generated feedback.
4. Release to Students: When you’re satisfied with the grades and feedback, release them to students.

Next Steps

Now that you’re familiar with the basics, explore these additional features:

• Analytics Dashboard: Gain insights into class performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Rubric Creation: Create custom rubrics for different types of assignments.
• Assignment Templates: Save time by creating templates for frequently used assignment types.

For more detailed information on any of these topics, please explore our other help center articles or contact our support team for assistance.