Assignment Modes Explained

Choosing the Right Assignment Mode

When creating an assignment, you choose between two modes that determine how problems are distributed to your students. The mode you select affects whether every student sees the same problems or each student receives a unique set. Both modes track completion and scores in exactly the same way — the only difference is in the problems themselves.

Same Worksheet for All Students

In this mode, every student receives identical problems. The exact questions you see in the preview are the same questions every student will work on. This mode is best suited for:

• Standardized assessments — When you want to compare student performance on the exact same set of problems.
• Fair comparisons — When grading on a curve or comparing results across students, identical problems ensure a level playing field.
• Class discussions — When you plan to review specific problems together as a group, everyone having the same worksheet makes the discussion more productive.

Unique Worksheet per Student

In this mode, each student receives a different set of randomly generated problems for the same topic and difficulty level. The problems are equivalent in type and complexity, but the specific numbers, expressions, or figures differ from student to student. This mode is best suited for:

• Preventing copying — Since every student has different problems, sharing answers between students is not possible.
• Homework assignments — For take-home work where students might be tempted to compare answers.
• Practice and drill — When the goal is for each student to practice independently, unique problems ensure genuine individual effort.

When you preview an assignment in "Unique per student" mode, you see a sample set of problems. The actual problems each student receives will be different but will follow the same topic, difficulty, and problem count you configured.

Choosing Based on Your Goals

The decision comes down to your priorities. If standardization and direct comparison matter most, choose "Same for all." If preventing copying and encouraging independent work are more important, choose "Unique per student." There is no wrong choice — pick the mode that fits the purpose of each assignment.

Tip: You can mix modes across assignments. Use "Same for all" for quizzes and tests, and "Unique per student" for daily practice homework. This gives you the best of both approaches.