Completion Tracker for Desmos/Amplify Quick Guide

Getting Started

1. Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store
2. Navigate to your Desmos/Amplify Classroom dashboard page
3. Click the Completion Tracker icon in your browser toolbar OR use the floating Track Completion button that appears on the page

Using the Extension Popup

• Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
• Check/uncheck Count incorrect answers as complete option based on your grading preference
• Click Calculate Completion to analyze student progress
• View results showing each student's completion percentage

Using the In-Page Button

• Look for the floating Track Completion button in the bottom-right corner of your Desmos/Amplify dashboard
• Click the button to open completion options
• Check/uncheck Count incorrect answers as complete option
• Click Calculate to analyze and view results

Understanding Completion Metrics

• The extension calculates completion based on:
• ✓ Slides with correct answers (always count as complete)
• -- View-only slides with no input required (count as complete)
• ○ Slides with regular submissions (count as complete)
• ✗ Slides with incorrect answers (optional - based on your setting)
• Hidden slides are automatically excluded from calculations

Reading the Results

• View Class Summary showing average completion percentage and total students
• Individual student results are displayed with completion percentages
• Color-coded progress bars show completion levels:
  • Green: 70% or higher completion
  • Orange: 40-69% completion
  • Red: Below 40% completion
• Students are sorted by completion percentage (highest to lowest)

Exporting Data

• Click Export as CSV to download completion data as a spreadsheet file
• Click Copy to Clipboard to copy student names and percentages for easy pasting into other applications
• CSV contains columns for:
  • Student Name
  • Completed Activities
  • Total Activities
  • Percent Complete

Customizing Analysis Options

• Count incorrect answers as complete: Enable to grade by attempt rather than correctness
• This option is useful for:
  • Participation-based grading
  • Formative assessments
  • Practice activities
• The setting applies only to the current analysis (not saved between sessions)

Troubleshooting

• Extension doesn't appear: Make sure you're on a Desmos/Amplify Classroom dashboard page
• No data appears: Ensure students have submitted work on at least some activities
• Results look incorrect: Try toggling the "Count incorrect answers" option
• Copy to clipboard doesn't work: Some browsers require permission for clipboard access

Best Practices

• Run the tracker at the end of class sessions to monitor progress
• Use CSV export for detailed record-keeping
• Compare completion rates across different activities or over time
• Identify students who may need additional support based on low completion rates
• Use clipboard copy feature for quick entry into gradebooks

Privacy Information

• All analysis happens locally in your browser
• No student data is sent to external servers
• The extension only reads data already visible on your dashboard
• No data is stored between sessions (unless you export it)