Configure tasks in Completion Standards

Now that you have a plan for your scope and sequence, you can meet with your Xello Success Manager for configuration support. Here are some key steps to follow when configuring your Completion Standards:

Step 1: Assign tasks in each grade

For each task, select the plus icon under the grade level for which you’d like to assign it to. This will open the configuration modal, which includes an overview of the task, the available grades you can assign it to, additional configuration options, and supporting resources.

If you want the task to persist in the student to-do list until it has been completed, assign it to all the grades the task should appear for students. A task only ever needs to be completed once, so once the requirements of the task have been met, the task will automatically move to Done or In review depending on the settings.

Task settings you need to know

• In cases where a task is assigned to more than one grade, configuration options for each task can be applied to all grades or grade specific
• Tasks that require a minimum number to be identified are cumulative. For instance, if the min number is set at 3 for grade 6 and 5 for grade 7, students who have completed the grade 6 requirement will need to add 2 interests in grade 7.
• Due dates will automatically roll over to the next year on July 31
• Scoping will narrow the number of students who see the task.
  • Scoping by school (if available) will narrow the number of students who see the task. Only students in your selected grade(s) at your selected school(s) will see the task.
  • Scoping by group will narrow the number of students who see the task. Only students in your selected grade(s) in your selected group(s) will see the task.

Step 2: Add custom tasks

If you have planned custom tasks, locate the Add custom task link at the bottom of your configuration table. Depending on the type of custom task you’re configuring the options and settings will vary. All custom tasks require a Title and Description, which will display in the student to-do list.

Custom task settings you need to know

• Assigning a task to multiple grades only requires the student to complete it once in any of the assigned grades. So if the same task needs to be completed again in another grade, add it as a separate task.
• Keep detailed steps and explanations in the Instructions field. You can also link to external media or attach files.
• Require educator approval if student submissions need to be reviewed before being considered done.

Step 3: Sequence tasks

Drag and drop the rows in the configuration table to change the task order. Students will see tasks in the order that you set‌ them.

Due dates will also affect the task order for students. Tasks that are overdue or that have due dates in the next 2 weeks will appear at the top of the student to-do list. Remember due dates will automatically roll over to the next year on July 31.