How can I review my students' Independent Practice (Homework)?

Contents

• Check and open submissions
• Review and score Independent Practice
• Speaking Auto-Scoring rubric
• Student view
• Tips and best practices

---

Check and open submissions

To check whether a student has done their Independent Practice, or to open a submission, go to one of three places:

• Teacher Panel: every submission waiting for review, in one list. This is the quickest option.
• Class Management: submissions from one class.
• Student Profile: submissions from one student.

From the Teacher Panel

1. Hover over Teacher in the top left corner.
2. Select Teacher Panel.
3. In the Submitted column, select the date to open the submission.

Result: the submission opens in the review window. Continue with Review and score Independent Practice.

To release scores and feedback for several submissions at once, mark them as reviewed together from the To Do tab. See Mark several assignments as reviewed.

From Class Management

1. Select Student Management in the top left corner. If you also have the Manager role, hover over Management, then select Students.
2. Find the class and select Enter Class Management.
3. Find the Independent Practice column for the lesson. You might need to scroll sideways.
4. Select Not reviewed for the student's submission. Four buttons appear: Review, Reassign, Mark as reviewed and Remove.
5. Select Review.

Result: the submission opens in the review window. Continue with Review and score Independent Practice.

From the Student Profile

1. Select Student Management in the top left corner. If you also have the Manager role, hover over Management, then select Students.
2. Select the student's name.
3. Scroll down to Lesson History and find the lesson.
4. In the Actions column, select the blue eye icon to open the submission.

Result: the submission opens in the review window. Continue with Review and score Independent Practice.

The Independent Practice Status column shows where each assignment is:

• Submitted: ready for you to review.
• Started, not submitted: the student has opened it but not submitted it.
• Assigned: assigned but not started.
• Not Assigned: not assigned yet.

Note: for Independent Practice with free-text or speaking questions, AI scoring can take up to five minutes after submission. Until then, the Score column shows Scoring...

A green clock icon next to the lesson means the student has completed the same Independent Practice more than once. See Track multiple attempts.

---

Review and score Independent Practice

When you open a submission, the review window shows your student's answers with the correct answers marked. Select View Answer Key to see the answer key on its own.

In the review window:

• Single-answer questions: correct answers show in green with a tick. Incorrect answers show in orange, with the correct answer below.
• Free-text and speaking questions: the student's answer shows above the Answer Key, if the question has one.
• Skills: each question has a skill tag, for example 1 Skill. Select it to see the skill the question practices.

Other submissions waiting for review are listed under Pending Reviews on the left. Select one to open it.

The answer key is available once the student has started the Independent Practice.

Question types

• Single-answer: one possible answer. Scored automatically. You can change the score and add or edit feedback.
• Free-text: written answers with many possible answers. On paid subscriptions, scored automatically with automatic feedback. You can change the score, and edit, regenerate or remove the feedback.
• Speaking: spoken answers with many possible answers. On paid subscriptions, scored automatically with automatic feedback. You can change the score, and edit, regenerate or remove the feedback.

Review a single-answer question

1. Review your student's answers.
2. Optional: to change a score, select a new score from the drop-down next to the question.
3. Optional: to add feedback, select Edit under the question, type your feedback, then select Save.
4. Optional: to add feedback on the whole assignment, select Add General Feedback at the end.
5. Select Mark Reviewed & Next to share the results with your student and open the next submission.

Result: your student can see their score and your feedback, and the next submission opens.

Review a free-text or speaking question

1. Review your student's answer.
2. Optional: to change the score, select a new score from the drop-down next to the question.
3. Optional: to change the AI feedback, select Edit, make your changes, then select Save.
4. Optional: to get a new suggestion, select Regenerate AI Feedback.
5. Optional: to remove the feedback, select Edit, then Delete.
6. Select Mark Reviewed & Next to share the results with your student and open the next submission.

Result: your student can see their score and your feedback, and the next submission opens.

To finish without moving on, select Close Assignment. Then select Reviewed to share the results with your student, or Not reviewed to keep them hidden. Submissions marked Not reviewed stay in your Teacher Panel To Do list.

---

Speaking Auto-Scoring rubric

Spoken answers are assessed in three areas against the performance criteria for the question's level: clarity, grammatical and lexical range, and fluency. The AI then gives an overall task completion score, taking into account the Independent Practice instructions, the question and the student's level.

Proficiency Level	Clarity	Grammatical and Lexical Range	Fluency
Absolute Beginner	Student communicates using isolated words, memorized expressions, or very short responses related to familiar topics. Meaning may be difficult to understand without repetition, gestures, or support from the listener.	Student demonstrates emerging use of basic vocabulary and simple language patterns, often without sentence structure. Errors are frequent and may significantly limit communication, though familiar words or phrases may still convey basic meaning.	Student speaks in very short chunks with frequent pauses, repetition, or hesitation. Speech may rely heavily on prompting or modeling and is often limited to single words or memorized phrases.
Beginner	Student communicates simple ideas about familiar topics using short sentences or predictable expressions. Meaning is generally understandable, although ideas may be loosely connected and lack detail or expansion.	Student begins producing subject-verb constructions with some reliability, using simple vocabulary and familiar grammatical structures to express basic information. Frequent errors with verb forms, sentence structure, and word choice are common, but the listener can usually understand the intended message.	Student speaks in short, simple sentences with noticeable pauses and repetition. Speech may sound slow or effortful at times, especially when the student searches for vocabulary or attempts longer responses.
Upper Beginner	Student communicates ideas more clearly by adding simple descriptions, reasons, or details. Responses are generally organized and understandable, although connections between ideas may still be basic or uneven.	Student begins using simple verb tenses consistently and forming basic questions. Student uses an expanding range of everyday vocabulary and attempts longer or more varied sentence structures. Errors with grammar and word usage are still noticeable, but they usually do not prevent communication.	Student can sustain a short response with some continuity and less reliance on pauses or repetition. Hesitation may still occur during longer responses or when expressing less familiar ideas, but communication generally continues successfully.
Pre-Intermediate	Student communicates complete ideas with relevant details and supporting information. Responses are generally clear and organized, though explanations may remain fairly direct or predictable.	Student uses a variety of simple and some more complex grammatical structures to explain, describe, and give reasons. Student may begin connecting clauses with basic conjunctions (because, but, so). Vocabulary is adequate for familiar and some less familiar topics, although language may still be repetitive or somewhat imprecise. Errors are evident but usually do not interfere with understanding.	Student speaks with growing confidence and can maintain connected speech for an extended response. Pauses and self-corrections still occur, particularly when organizing ideas or attempting more complex language, but overall communication remains smooth.
Intermediate	Student communicates ideas clearly and develops responses with explanation, comparison, or reasoning. Ideas are connected logically, and the student can adapt language to support different purposes or situations.	Student demonstrates increased control of grammatical structures and uses a broader range of vocabulary to elaborate and clarify meaning. Student may use subordinate clauses and a range of tenses with general accuracy. Language is generally accurate and flexible, though occasional awkward phrasing or grammatical inconsistencies may still appear.	Student speaks at a generally natural pace and can sustain longer responses with limited interruption. Hesitation is usually connected to planning more detailed or complex ideas rather than difficulty producing language.
Upper Intermediate	Student communicates clearly and effectively across a range of familiar and abstract topics. Responses are well organized and include explanation, contrast, and support for opinions, although some ideas may still lack nuance or precision.	Student uses a wide range of grammatical structures and vocabulary to express detailed ideas, speculate, and justify opinions. Student begins controlling complex structures (conditionals, reported speech, passive) with some consistency. Errors may still occur in more sophisticated language use, but they rarely interfere with clarity or overall effectiveness.	Student speaks smoothly and can sustain extended responses with relatively consistent pacing and organization. Occasional hesitation or reformulation may occur when discussing complex ideas, but it does not significantly disrupt communication.
Advanced	Student communicates complex and nuanced ideas clearly, effectively, and with strong organization. Responses demonstrate flexibility in explaining, analyzing, and supporting ideas for different purposes or audiences.	Student demonstrates strong control of a broad and flexible range of grammatical structures and vocabulary. Language use is precise and sophisticated, allowing the student to express subtle distinctions and complex reasoning, even though minor errors may occasionally occur.	Student speaks fluently and confidently with natural pacing and strong continuity of ideas. Speech flows smoothly even during complex explanations or abstract discussion, with only occasional hesitation for refinement or emphasis.

---

Student view

Your student finds submitted Independent Practice under Independent Practice in their Completed Work tab. Until you mark it as reviewed, it shows Not reviewed and no score.

When you select Mark Reviewed & Next, or Close Assignment and then Reviewed, your student can see their score and your feedback.

Correct answers: for single-answer questions, students see which answers were correct, and the correct answer for any they got wrong, as soon as they complete the Independent Practice, even before you review it. They can also open the full answer key with View Answer Key. There isn't a setting to turn this off.

---

Tips and best practices

• Leave feedback
• Answer key and screen sharing
• Order of matching questions
• Reassign Independent Practice
• Track multiple attempts
• Get notified of submissions

Leave feedback

In the feedback editor, select Input Student Answer to copy your student's answer into your feedback. You can then mark corrections with colors, italics, bold or underline.

Answer key and screen sharing

The review window shows your student's answers and the correct answers together. Correct answers are marked, so anyone who can see your screen can see them. You can't hide them in the review window.

To see the answer key on its own, select View Answer Key at the top right. Select Close Answer Key to go back to the submission.

Your student sees the correct answers for single-answer questions once they complete the Independent Practice, and can open the answer key from their completed work. See Student view.

Order of matching questions

Matching questions, such as matching sentence beginnings to endings or words to definitions, are shuffled for students while they complete the Independent Practice. When you preview it from the Lesson Library, the options show in the same order as the answer key. After submission, the student's answers are shown in the same order as the answer key so they're easier to review. Incorrect answers show in orange.

Reassign Independent Practice

You can reassign Independent Practice if a student needs more practice on the same lesson.

From the Teacher Panel (not yet reviewed):

1. Go to the Teacher Panel and open the Independent Practice tab.
2. Select the box next to the assignment.
3. Select Reassign, then OK.

From Class Management (reviewed or not):

1. Go to Student Management and select Enter Class Management on the class.
2. In the student's row, select the status in the Independent Practice column.
3. Select Reassign.

If the student isn't in a class and the Independent Practice has been reviewed, launch the lesson again, enroll the student or class, select Close classroom, then select Assign Independent Practice.

Result: the Independent Practice goes back to the student's To Do tab, and earlier attempts are kept.

For practice beyond Independent Practice, you can add Student Handouts. These are printable worksheets that reinforce lesson content. You can use them:

• During class for guided practice
• As extra practice at home
• For differentiated instruction with students who need extra support or extension activities

You can print the handouts for in-person classes or share them digitally with online learners.

Track multiple attempts

If a student completes the same Independent Practice more than once, you can review each attempt.

1. Go to Student Management.
2. Open the student's page.
3. Find the green clock icon next to the lesson.
4. Select the green clock icon to open Independent Practice Assignment History.
5. Select the blue eye icon next to an attempt.

Result: the attempt opens in the review window.

Get notified of submissions

To get an email when a student submits Independent Practice, open Settings from the menu under your name in the top right corner, then set Homework Submission Notifications to Enabled. This setting still uses the name Homework.

Example of the email:

---

Related articles

• Assign Independent Practice (Homework)
• Teacher Panel
• How can I remove an Independent Practice (Homework) assignment?
• Independent Practice (Homework)
• How can I manage my settings?