Assign vs. Quick Play
Workybooks offers two ways to share activities with students:| Feature | Assign | Quick Play |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Graded homework, assessments, tracked practice | Instant practice, no-setup activities |
| Requires | Classroom with enrolled students | Nothing - just share a link |
| Student access | Students log in to their accounts | Students enter a nickname |
| Tracking | Full grade book with individual scores | Anonymous responses |
| Due dates | Yes, with start and end dates | No deadlines |
| Point values | Configurable (0-100 points) | Not graded |
- To track individual student progress
- To give graded homework or assessments
- To set deadlines and point values
- To see detailed completion data
- Instant, no-setup practice
- To share with students who don’t have accounts
- Classroom practice without tracking
- Substitute teacher activities
Creating an Assignment
Find a Resource
Browse or search for a curriculum resource you want to assign (worksheet, quiz, game, reading passage, or eBook).
Click Assign
Click the Assign button on the resource. You’ll see this button on:
- The resource detail page
- Resource cards in search results
- Your favorites and collections
Choose Assignment Type
Select whether to:
- Create New Assignment: Start a fresh assignment
- Add to Existing: Add this content to an assignment you’re already creating
Assignment Options
When creating an assignment, you’ll configure these options:Basic Information
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | Name of the assignment (3-100 characters). This is what students see. |
| Assignment Type | Choose: Practice, Homework, Test, or Quiz |
| Student Note | Optional instructions or message for students |
Assigning to Students
Assign to Entire Class- Select a classroom
- All students in the class receive the assignment
- Select a classroom
- Choose individual students from the roster
- Great for differentiation or makeup work
- Don’t assign to anyone yet
- Save to finish and assign later
Scheduling
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Start Date | When the assignment becomes available to students |
| Due Date (End Date) | Deadline for completion |
Both dates include time selection, so you can set an assignment to open at 8:00 AM and be due at 11:59 PM.
Grading
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Points | Total points possible (0-100) |
Reading Passage Assignments
When assigning a reading passage, you can choose which activities to include:| Activity | Required? | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Read | Yes | The passage itself - always included |
| Flashcards | Yes | Vocabulary practice - always included |
| Quiz | Optional | Comprehension questions |
| Matching | Optional | Connect vocabulary or concepts |
| Writing | Optional | Written response prompts |
Assignment Types Explained
Practice
Practice
Low-stakes skill practice. Students can retry and learn from mistakes. Great for homework or independent practice time.
Homework
Homework
Standard homework assignments with due dates. Tracked in the grade book.
Quiz
Quiz
Quick knowledge checks. Usually shorter and focused on specific skills.
Test
Test
Formal assessments. Consider using for unit tests or major evaluations.
Managing Assignments
Viewing Your Assignments
Go to My Classrooms and select a classroom to see:- Active Assignments: Currently available to students
- Upcoming: Scheduled but not yet open
- Closed: Past due date
- Drafts: Saved but not assigned
Assignment Status
Each assignment shows:- Title and content
- Due date
- Points possible
- Turnout: Percentage of students who started
- Status: Active, Closed, or Unassigned
Editing an Assignment
- Open the assignment from your classroom
- Click Edit
- Update title, dates, points, or other details
- Save changes
Deleting an Assignment
- Open the assignment
- Click Delete
- Confirm deletion
Viewing Student Work
Class Overview
From the assignment page, see:- Which students completed the work
- Who hasn’t started
- Overall class performance
Individual Student Results
Click on a student’s name to see:- Their answers and responses
- Score on auto-graded questions
- Time spent on the activity
- Any items that need manual review
Grading
Auto-Graded Activities- Interactive resources (quizzes, games, reading comprehension) are graded automatically
- Scores appear immediately when students submit
- Written responses may need your review
- Printable resources require manual grade entry
- Enter grades from the student’s submission view
Grade Sync with Google Classroom
If your classroom is linked to Google Classroom and grade sync is enabled:- Grades automatically sync to your Google Classroom gradebook
- Students see their grades in Google Classroom
- No manual entry needed
Tips for Effective Assignments
Set clear expectations
Set clear expectations
Use the Student Note field to provide instructions. Tell students what to focus on and how to approach the work.
Use appropriate deadlines
Use appropriate deadlines
Give students enough time to complete work, but not so much that they forget about it. Consider their other commitments.
Differentiate when needed
Differentiate when needed
Assign different content to different students based on their skill levels. Use the “Assign to Specific Students” option.
Check in on progress
Check in on progress
Monitor turnout during the assignment period. Send reminders to students who haven’t started.
Review before due date
Review before due date
Check student work before the deadline so you can address questions or issues.
Troubleshooting
Student says they can't see the assignment
Student says they can't see the assignment
Check that:
- The student is enrolled in the correct classroom
- The start date has passed
- The assignment is assigned to that student (if using specific students)
Assignment isn't showing in Google Classroom
Assignment isn't showing in Google Classroom
Verify that:
- Your classroom is linked to Google Classroom
- Auto-sync assignments is enabled
- Your Google connection is active (check My Account settings)
Grades aren't syncing
Grades aren't syncing
Make sure:
- Auto-sync grades is enabled in classroom settings
- The student is enrolled in both Workybooks and Google Classroom
- Your Google connection hasn’t expired
Next Steps
- Learn about Quick Play for instant, no-setup activities
- Set up Google Classroom sync for grade integration
- Track student progress with detailed reports