Collinear provides students with detailed feedback and insights that help them understand their mathematical work more deeply. This guide explains the student experience and how to make the most of Collinear’s feedback features.

Student Account Setup

Students can access Collinear in two ways:

Joining Through a Class Code

1. Receive Class Code: Get the unique class code from your teacher.
2. Create Account: Visit collinear.app/student and click “Join a Class.”
3. Enter Code: Input the class code provided by your teacher.
4. Complete Registration: Create your account with your name, email, and password.

Direct Invitation

1. Receive Email: Look for an email invitation from Collinear.
2. Click Activation Link: Follow the link in the email to set up your account.
3. Create Password: Set a secure password for your account.
4. Complete Profile: Add any additional required information.

Accessing Assignments

Once logged in, students can easily access their assignments:

Finding Current Assignments

1. Dashboard View: Your dashboard shows all current and upcoming assignments.
2. Assignment Cards: Each assignment displays the name, due date, and status.
3. Sorting Options: Sort assignments by due date, subject, or completion status.

Submitting Work

1. Open Assignment: Click on the assignment to view details and instructions.
2. Upload Solutions: Upload your completed work as a PDF or image file.
3. Submission Confirmation: Receive confirmation when your work is successfully submitted.
4. Late Submissions: Submit work after the due date if your teacher has enabled this option.

Understanding Your Feedback

Collinear provides comprehensive feedback on your mathematical work:

Accessing Feedback

1. Notification: Receive a notification when your assignment has been graded.
2. View Results: Access your graded assignment from your dashboard.
3. Feedback Overview: See your overall score and summary of feedback.

Types of Feedback You’ll Receive

• Step-by-Step Analysis: Comments on each part of your solution process.
• Error Identification: Precise location and explanation of mistakes.
• Conceptual Guidance: Explanations of relevant mathematical concepts.
• Improvement Suggestions: Specific advice for avoiding similar errors in the future.

Understanding Annotations

• Color Coding: Different colors indicate correct work, errors, or areas for improvement.
• Margin Notes: Look for detailed explanations in the margins of your work.
• Highlighted Steps: Key steps in your solution may be highlighted for emphasis.

Learning from Feedback

Collinear is designed to help you learn from your mistakes:

Review Process

1. Study Feedback: Carefully read all feedback provided on your assignment.
2. Identify Patterns: Look for recurring issues or misconceptions in your work.
3. Review Concepts: Use the conceptual explanations to strengthen your understanding.
4. Apply Insights: Apply what you’ve learned to future assignments.

Concept Mastery

• Concept Tags: Feedback is tagged with relevant mathematical concepts.
• Concept Library: Access explanations and examples for difficult concepts.
• Progress Tracking: Monitor your improvement in specific concept areas over time.

Requesting Regrades

If you believe your work was graded incorrectly:

Regrade Process

1. Locate Assignment: Find the graded assignment in your dashboard.
2. Request Regrade: Click the “Request Regrade” button.
3. Provide Justification: Explain why you believe the grading was incorrect.
4. Submit Request: Send your request to your teacher for review.
5. Await Response: Your teacher will review your request and respond.

Writing Effective Regrade Requests

• Be specific about which parts of the grading you’re questioning
• Reference the grading criteria or rubric in your explanation
• Maintain a respectful, professional tone
• Provide clear mathematical reasoning for your perspective

Tracking Your Progress

Collinear helps you monitor your mathematical development:

Personal Analytics

1. Access Progress: Click on “My Progress” in your dashboard.
2. View Trends: See how your performance has changed over time.
3. Concept Breakdown: Identify your strengths and areas for improvement.
4. Assignment History: Review all past assignments and feedback.

Setting Goals

• Use your performance data to set specific learning goals
• Focus on improving in concept areas where you’ve struggled
• Track your progress toward meeting these goals
• Celebrate improvements and milestones

Getting Help

If you need assistance with using Collinear:

Common Student Questions

• Password Reset: Use the “Forgot Password” link on the login page.
• Technical Issues: Contact support@collinear.app for technical assistance.
• Assignment Access: If you can’t access an assignment, first check with your teacher.
• Feedback Questions: For questions about feedback, use the comment feature or ask your teacher directly.

For additional support or questions about your specific assignments, please reach out to your teacher or school administrator.