Modify lesson sequence and settings
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Xello provides a recommended year for each lesson based on the topic area and the complexity of the content.

Administrators at your local authority can modify the recommended years, or shift the order of priority for how the lessons are shown to students based on the local authority’s goals and objectives. Individual lessons can also be deactivated if the content is not a priority for your local authority.

noteNote: Only those with administrator access can create or make these changes. To learn more about educator access and permissions, read the article on Educator permissions.
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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:

Educator account on the Completion Standards page. The Matchmaker quiz modal is open and is being assigned to multiple grades, with a due date
Configure Completion Standards

Step 1: Assign tasks in each year

For each task, select the plus icon under the year 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 years 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 years 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.

noteNote: If you want students to periodically re-take quizzes, like Matchmaker, reach out to your Success Manager who can assist you with this request.

Task settings you need to know

  • In cases where a task is assigned to more than one year, configuration options for each task can be applied to all years or year specific
  • Tasks that require a minimum number to be identified are cumulative. For instance, if the min number is set at 3 for year 6 and 5 for year 7, students who have completed the year 6 requirement will need to add 2 interests in year 7.
  • Due dates will automatically roll over to the next year on 31 July
  • 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 year(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 year(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 years only requires the student to complete it once in any of the assigned years. So if the same task needs to be completed again in another year, 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 31 July.

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