
StarMaster: Igniting a Love for Learning Through Friendly Competition
At Matific, we believe that learning should be more than just an obligation—it should be an adventure. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce StarMaster, a dynamic feature designed to captivate students' attention, encourage consistent learning habits, and foster a sense of accomplishment.
So, what is StarMaster?
StarMaster is a weekly competition that turns learning into a star-studded quest. Students earn stars as they complete engaging maths activities on Matific. These stars fuel their journey to the top of the leaderboard, where they have a chance to earn crowns and bragging rights as classroom champions.
Let’s dive into the exciting world of StarMaster and explore how it can revolutionize your classroom!
Why StarMaster is useful for classrooms?
Promotes Consistent Engagement:
The weekly reset of the leaderboard keeps the excitement alive, ensuring students stay engaged throughout the school year.
Builds Healthy Competition:
StarMaster fosters an environment of friendly rivalry, motivating students to push themselves without the pressure of high-stakes competition.
Encourages Growth Mindset:
By rewarding participation and effort, StarMaster reinforces the idea that consistent practice leads to improvement—a key principle of a growth mindset.
Celebrates Achievements:
The crowns and leaderboard recognition give students a sense of accomplishment, making their learning journey even more rewarding.
What Makes StarMaster Unique?
StarMaster is more than just a gamified feature; it’s a tool to help students build critical skills, such as time management, perseverance, and self-motivation. Unlike traditional leaderboard systems, StarMaster focuses on effort and growth, ensuring that every student has an equal opportunity to succeed.
FAQ
How Does StarMaster Work for students?
Earning Stars:
Every time a student completes an activity on any of the island, they earn stars based on their performance. This ensures that effort is always rewarded, keeping students motivated to participate regularly.
Climbing the Leaderboard:
A real-time leaderboard showcases each student’s rank within the classroom. This transparency inspires friendly competition, as students strive to climb higher by earning more stars.
Crowning the Champions:
At the end of each week, the top three students are celebrated as the StarMasters of the week, receiving virtual crowns to mark their achievements. This recognition not only boosts their morale but also inspires their peers to aim higher.
Weekly Leaderboard Reset:
The leaderboard resets every week, ensuring a fresh start for all students.
How can a teacher enable it for students?
By default, the StarMaster Student Leaderboard setting will be switched ON.
Can a teacher turn it off?
Yes, Refer to this link if you want to disable or enable this feature.
Can I make student name anonymous on the leaderboard?
Yes, of course! You can ensure that students cannot view each other's usernames when tracking their position on the weekly leaderboard.
Learn more here.
Where can students see their past achievements?
Currently, students can view their crowns in the Explorers section of the Adventure Book. This feature highlights their milestones and accomplishments.
How can a student view the progress of others competing with them?
The student can click on the Explorers section of the Adventure Book. This will lead the user to view the avatars of their fellow classmates/competitors along with their accomplishments
How does the leaderboard timing work?
The leaderboard will be reset every week. There is a timer to indicate the countdown until the end of the week.
Can I download a certificate?
Currently you cannot. If the feature is available in future we will keep you informed.
Can a teacher view the leaderboard in teacher dashboard?
As a teacher, you can view the rank of all the students in your class by referring to the School leaderboard in reports tab
How to Get Started with StarMaster
Activating StarMaster in your classroom is easy:
- Log in to your Matific account.
- Assign activities or let students explore the platform independently.
- Watch as your students earn stars and climb the leaderboard!
Want to try StarMaster? Login to explore the feature or Sign Up for a Free Trial today and see the difference it can make in your classroom.