Instructor-Side Technical Support
Here you will find technical support for instructors using SAGE amp. For Student Navigational Support, click here.
Download a PDF copy of the Instructor Getting Started Guide: 
sage_amp_instructor_getting_started_guide_revised_spring_2020.pdf
Click on a topic to expand.
Below you will find instructor support on general questions concerning question types, the content repository, and setting assignment policies in SAGE amp.
What are the questions types available in SAGE amp?
There is a variety of question types available in SAGE amp. For more details of each question type, download this document: question_types.pdf
For an advanced explanation of the different question types, please visit: https://www.maplesoft.com/support/help/Mobius/MobiusInstructor/ch08.aspx#QuestionTypes_QuestionTypesAvailableintheSystem
How do I show or hide assignments?
Watch this tutorial on showing and hiding assignments in SAGE amp:
https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6042747074001
Or, download the following instructions: assignment_visibility.pdf
Can I edit assignment policies?
Yes. Instructors can change the number of attempts, time limits, and/or start and end dates for assignments. Assignment policies can be changed through the Content Repository.
Watch this tutorial on editing assignment policies in SAGE amp:
https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6042747074001
Or, download a PDF of these instructions: setting_assignment_policies_v3.pdf
For help on modifying other advanced assignment settings, please visit: https://www.maplesoft.com/support/help/Mobius/MobiusInstructor/ch06s03.aspx#ManagingAssignments_ConfiguringAssignmentProperties
How can I edit a question in an assignment?
Instructors can edit a question, its hint, and the question feedback in the Question Editor from the Content Repository. Additionally, instructors can add or edit information fields (e.g. learning objective, level of difficulty, or other metadata). The information field values allow sorting and filtering in the Content Repository and during assignment creation, and they facilitate performance reporting by the information field category.
In SAGE amp courseware, content that the publisher has shared with the instructor cannot be modified but can their assignment policies altered. In other words, this content cannot be deleted or changed.
In order to edit or delete this type of question, the content must be cloned within the Content Repository in order to preserve the original content during the editing process.
For more information on the Question Editor and its features, download this document: features_of_the_question_editor_v3.pdf
Or watch this two part video tutorial on cloning and editing a question:
How Do I Clone a Question? https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6057202708001
How Do I Edit and Add Question? https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6057202608001
For an advanced explanation on how writing algorithmic questions, please visit: https://www.maplesoft.com/support/help/Mobius/MobiusInstructor/ch07s04.aspx#ManagingContent_TheAlgorithmDesigner
What is the Content Repository?
The Content Repository provides instructors a central location for creating, organizing, finding, and sharing course content with students. Through the repository, you can create and organize the content for your class, including questions and assignments. The default source selected in the Content Repository is your current class. You can also view questions and assignments in all of your classes. The Content Repository can be accessed via the top menu bar of the Class Homepage.
Below, you will find instructor support for working with the Gradebook in SAGE amp.
How do I access and work with the Gradebook?
The Gradebook allows instructors to (1) view and analyze scores and statistics for students and question items in assignments, (2) review student results, (3) create customized grade reports that reflect your grading policy, (4) export grades to a file, and (5) use customized rubrics to assign grades to students. In addition, from the Gradebook you can grade essay questions, add feedback, create rubrics, and adjust grades.
Viewing Student Attempts on Assignments
The SAGE amp system will automatically store assignment session scores in the Gradebook. The Gradebook can be accessed via the top menu bar of the Class Homepage. In the left-hand column of the Gradebook, select the proper Unit (or Chapter) under All Lessons and Assignments. To the right, all the items for the corresponding unit will be shown. Select the quiz or assignment you would like to view. To select multiple assignments or lessons, hold down the Ctrl key (Command, on Mac) to select more than one assignment at a time.
Watch this tutorial on viewing students' attempts on assignments:
https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6042764059001
Or, download a PDF of these instructions: viewing_student_attempts_on_assignments_v3.pdf
Modifying Grades or Grading an Assignment
From the Gradebook, instructors can grade essay questions, change a student's grade on an individual question, and/or leave feedback or a comment for the student.
Watch this tutorial on how to grade assignments and how to change a student's grade for an assignment:
https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6042757358001
Or, download a PDF of these instructions: grading_an_assignmentv2.pdf
Viewing Class Performance Reports
To gain further insight into class performance and to pinpoint what concepts students may be struggling with, instructors can generate and view helpful reports. Click Gradebook at the top of the screen, then select Item Statistics. Select the chapter to view. Next, select the assignments to view. To select multiple items, click, hold, and drag the cursor over multiple items. Then, to view results for all the students in the class, check that the list field is set to All students. Finally, use Search to generate a report below. This report shows every question in the assignment along with some key information:
- Count = Number of students who submitted the assignment
- Correct = Number of students who answered this question correctly
- Partial = Number of students who answered parts of this question correctly
- Incorrect = Number of students who did NOT answer this question correctly
Watch this tutorial on class performance reports and how to generate one:
https://players.brightcove.net/268012963001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6042749199001
Or, download a PDF of these instructions: class_performance_reports_v2.pdf
The calendar feature is available for you to view and schedule appointments and activities. You can also use privacy controls to decide how your scheduled event is shared.
For more details, download this document: calendar_feature_help.pdf
As an instructor, you can edit the information your class sees on its homepage. By doing this, you can display any messages, links, or reminders for your students.
For more details, download this document: editing_class_info_and_posting_class_messages.pdf