Assessing students throughout the year, on both a formative and summative basis, is a critical part of student success. After all, you need to know what your students know (and more importantly, what they don’t know) to make the most of your time in the classroom. There’s just one problem: creating, giving, and grading assessments is incredibly time consuming.

Motivating students is everywhere in MobyMax! It starts the first time students log in every day with the Daily Smile comic, and continues throughout every module they use. It’s in the engaging tech-enhanced problems and touch curriculum. It’s in the cognitive skill manipulatives. It’s in the contests and games. It’s in the certificates and badges. It’s in earning game time with each correct problem. Student motivation is simply everywhere, and learners, teachers, and parents are taking note! Take a look at these snippets from some of our recent rave reviews:

For many of us the beginning of the school year is in full swing. This can be a time of anticipation, excitement, anxiety, and new beginnings for both students and teachers. But MobyMax makes getting started on the year’s learning both easy and fun! With just a few short steps, your students will be diving into their own personalized learning paths, watching teacher-created instructional videos, exploring and practicing critical concepts, and filling in their learning gaps.

Want easy guidance to get the most out of MobyMax here at the beginning of the year? Hop over to our YouTube or Vimeo channel and tune into the 2-minute “how-to” videos we’ve created so you can become the MobyMax Master your students need. Topics are presented in a step-by-step format and include everything from how to register your students to how to monitor the incredible progress your students will make, and everything in between!

It’s no secret that summer is a favorite time for students (and teachers!) to enjoy some much-needed time off. As summertime continues, many parents and guardians may be planning activities, looking for ways to keep their children entertained, or searching for strategies to beat the heat. There’s one additional question, though, that’s on the mind of many:

What do your students know…compared to what they NEED to know? And how do you get them from NEEDING to know something to actually knowing it?

There’s probably not a teacher in the world who hasn’t struggled with this dilemma. That’s why closing learning gaps is at the heart of the award-winning solutions suite you’ll find at Moby.

It’s also why we make it possible for teachers to close learning gaps in at least three ways: by providing easy-to-use tools for differentiated learning; by streamlining the assessments process; and by using fun and creative games to maximize student engagement.

Nobody likes testing season! It’s stressful for students, who worry their test results might not accurately reflect the hard work they’re doing in the classroom. And it’s stressful for teachers, who want all their students to be as well prepared as they can possibly be.

Fortunately, MobyMax already has in place five test prep tools that make it easier for teachers to help their students—and make it easier for students to succeed.

Engaging students who find school difficult is one of the greatest challenges teachers face. But it can be equally perplexing to keep highly motivated students involved, since anyone can lose interest in learning when lessons get boring or predictable.

No wonder MobyMax’s Teacher Rewards tool has become so popular.

“Of the many tools Moby offers, this one seems to really motivate them [her students],” reports one teacher. “I use the badges and certificates as a goal from which they can receive class rewards. The best part is that I can reach out to them while at home. That’s always a game-changer...thanks for the video!”

“Moby University” is offering a free live webinar this week to help special education teachers get the most out of MobyMax for their students. “Moby for Special Education: Part II” is a continuation of the acclaimed Part 1 session, which teachers have widely praised for helping them not only “address learning goals but help with IEP goals, too.”

All teachers, from beginners to advanced, are welcome to join us. Earlier attendance at Part I is not necessary, but that session is recorded for those who want to view it before or after Part II.

“Moby University” provides free live webinars each week to help teachers learn how to get the most out of MobyMax for their students. Tonight at 8 pm EST, we invite you to join us for a special live webinar titled “Moby for Special Education.” This is a free event, and we welcome any teachers, from beginners to advanced Moby champions, to join us. Here’s a little more information about tonight’s special session:

Webinar Topic: Moby for Special Education

With diagnostic testing, adaptive curriculum, and progress monitoring, MobyMax is the perfect tool for special ed teachers. Join us to learn how Moby simplifies the IEP process, tracks student data, and keeps students motivated with differentiated learning. We’ll also discuss other tips and tricks to set your students up for Moby success!

Every month, over 200 teachers do something “extra” that is helping them be more successful in their classrooms: they “attend” Moby University by viewing at least one pre-recorded training webinar.

The webinars explain in easy-to-follow detail how to use the many tools and resources available on MobyMax to find and fix learning gaps in all subjects. The webinars last only one hour and include helpful questions and answers from attendees. While the webinars can be watched live, most teachers view them at their convenience.

Moby University covers everything from “Moby for Beginners” to “MobyMax at Home” to “Customizing Content and Engaging Students.” Of the 20 webinars available in the webinar library, the three most popular are “Getting Started in Moby,” “Progress Monitoring & Classroom Management,” and “Interactive Class & Student Motivation.”