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# Assigning Work

> Create and manage assignments for your students

The **Assign** feature lets you create structured assignments for your classroom with due dates, point values, and progress tracking.

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## 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                            |

**Use Assign when you want:**

* To track individual student progress
* To give graded homework or assessments
* To set deadlines and point values
* To see detailed completion data

**Use [Quick Play](/assignments/quick-play) when you want:**

* Instant, no-setup practice
* To share with students who don't have accounts
* Classroom practice without tracking
* Substitute teacher activities

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## Creating an Assignment

<Steps>
  <Step title="Find a Resource">
    Browse or search for a curriculum resource you want to assign (worksheet, quiz, game, reading passage, or eBook).
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="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
  </Step>

  <Step title="Fill in Assignment Details">
    Complete the assignment form (see details below).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create Assignment">
    Click **Create Assignment** to save and distribute to students.
  </Step>
</Steps>

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## 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

**Assign to Specific Students**

* Select a classroom
* Choose individual students from the roster
* Great for differentiation or makeup work

**Save as Draft**

* 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                           |

<Note>
  Both dates include time selection, so you can set an assignment to open at 8:00 AM and be due at 11:59 PM.
</Note>

### Grading

| Field      | Description                   |
| ---------- | ----------------------------- |
| **Points** | Total points possible (0-100) |

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## 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              |

Toggle on/off the optional activities based on your goals for the assignment.

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## Assignment Types Explained

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Practice">
    Low-stakes skill practice. Students can retry and learn from mistakes. Great for homework or independent practice time.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Homework">
    Standard homework assignments with due dates. Tracked in the grade book.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Quiz">
    Quick knowledge checks. Usually shorter and focused on specific skills.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Test">
    Formal assessments. Consider using for unit tests or major evaluations.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## 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

1. Open the assignment from your classroom
2. Click **Edit**
3. Update title, dates, points, or other details
4. Save changes

<Warning>
  Be careful editing assignments students have already started. Changing content mid-assignment may affect their work.
</Warning>

### Deleting an Assignment

1. Open the assignment
2. Click **Delete**
3. Confirm deletion

<Warning>
  Deleting an assignment removes all student submissions and data. This cannot be undone.
</Warning>

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## 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

**Manual Grading**

* Written responses may need your review
* Printable resources require manual grade entry
* Enter grades from the student's submission view

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## 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

See [Google Classroom Integration](/assignments/google-classroom) for setup details.

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## Tips for Effective Assignments

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Set clear expectations">
    Use the Student Note field to provide instructions. Tell students what to focus on and how to approach the work.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Use appropriate deadlines">
    Give students enough time to complete work, but not so much that they forget about it. Consider their other commitments.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Differentiate when needed">
    Assign different content to different students based on their skill levels. Use the "Assign to Specific Students" option.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Check in on progress">
    Monitor turnout during the assignment period. Send reminders to students who haven't started.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Review before due date">
    Check student work before the deadline so you can address questions or issues.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Troubleshooting

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="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)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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)
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="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
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

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## Next Steps

* [Learn about Quick Play](/assignments/quick-play) for instant, no-setup activities
* [Set up Google Classroom sync](/assignments/google-classroom) for grade integration
* [Track student progress](/features/progress-tracking) with detailed reports