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A Student's Guide to Getting Started with ChalkTalk πŸŽ“

Welcome to ChalkTalk! πŸ‘‹ We're excited to help you on your learning journey. This guide has everything you need to create your account, log in, and find all the key features you'll be using.

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Written by Asma Khatut
Updated over a week ago

⚠️ Heads Up! Clever & ClassLink Users ⚠️ If your district uses Clever or ClassLink, this article does not apply to you. Your accounts are created automatically. You can just click the Clever/ClassLink button to log in or ask your teacher for help.


In This Article:


Part 1: How to Create Your Account (Manual Setup)

Follow these simple steps to create your account:

  1. Click on "Create Account"

  2. Select "I'm a student"

  3. Fill in all your information (First Name, Last Name, etc.)

  4. Enter the section code (Your teacher will give you this code!)

  5. Click on "Create account"

πŸ‘‡ Here is a video to show you how it's done:


Part 2: How to Log In

Once your account is ready, logging in is easy.

  • If you are a Clever user: Just click the big blue "Clever" button to log in.

    A.
  • If you are not a Clever user: Enter your email and password, then click "Login."

    B.

Part 3: How to Switch Between Sections πŸ”„

Are you in more than one ChalkTalk class? It's easy to switch between them!

  1. Look at the top-left corner of your screen, right below the main course name.

  2. You'll see your current section name displayed. Click on the dropdown arrow (β–Ό) next to it.

  3. A list of all the sections you are enrolled in will appear.

  4. Simply click on the name of the section you want to switch to.

The page will refresh, and you'll be in the correct class! πŸ‘

Watch the video below to see a step-by-step walkthrough:


Part 4: How to Take a Test πŸ“

When it's time for a big test, here's what to do:

  1. Click on the "Tests" icon πŸ›‘οΈ on the left-hand navigation bar.

  2. Select the test you should be taking (e.g., Practice Test 1, Practice Test 2).

  3. Click the blue "Begin Test" button on the section that your teacher opened for you.

⚠️ Note: If you see a "Locked" message and can't begin, it just means your teacher hasn't unlocked that test section for the class yet. Let them know!

πŸ“Ή Watch the video below for a walkthrough:


Part 5: How to Find Your Lessons & Activities

This is where you'll spend most of your time. Your lessons have two main types of activities: Group Activities and an Adaptive Practice.

  • How to find a Group Activity:

    • How to find an ELA group activity

    • How to find a Math group activity

  • How to find an Adaptive Practice:

    • How to find an ELA practice

    • How to find a Math practice


Part 6: What If My Teacher Assigned Me Extra Practice?

If your teacher assigned you extra practice, it will show up on your dashboard as an Assignment.

That's all! You're ready to rock. πŸš€

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