ThinkWave
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Cloud Based School Management Software with Teacher Gradebooks
How to Replace ThinkWaveOverview
Features
40 features across 14 categories
Administration(7)
School administrator can override attendance and final grade results
Create and manage classes with pre-loaded students and enrollment data
Ability to transfer classes from one teacher to another mid-year
Setup and manage student enrollment across classes and terms
Setup and manage school schedules, class schedules, and academic calendars
Administrators can manage students, classes, schedules, and custom data across the school
Automatic rollover of customized settings, graded assignments, and class setups for new academic years
Assignment Management(7)
Ability to reuse assignments from other classes or terms by copying past assignments
Support for public and private discussions tied to specific assignments for feedback and clarification
Teachers can import assignments from other teachers or from previous years
Teachers can post assignment instructions, attach files, and allow students to submit work online
Share documents with students and receive homework online
Distribute and collect assignments online with digital submission capabilities
Easy-to-use upload function for students to submit work with immediate availability to teacher
Attendance(1)
Record attendance and instantly share it with school administration
Collaboration(1)
Enable distance learning through online assignment delivery, electronic announcements, and secure file access
Communication(3)
Send messages, announcements, and grades to an entire class with optional email delivery
Automatic mass email functionality to students and parents with announcements and updates
Advanced messaging system for communication between teachers, students, and parents
Customization(1)
Define and use custom fields for students, teachers, parents, and classes with data persistence across years
Data Management(1)
Multiple import options including one-by-one addition, quick add with copy-paste, and mass import from delimited files
Grading(5)
Automatic dropping of lowest scores in any category like tests, quizzes, or homework
Support for letter grades, percentages, pass/fail, and custom grading scales
Teachers can manage and record grades for assignments, tests, projects, and custom types with flexible grading options
Support for points-based grading system with assignment weighting and term averages
Ability to weight grades by assignment type and subterms for calculating final grades
Infrastructure(3)
Cloud-based solution available 24/7/365 from any location with internet connection
Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Internet Explorer
Access from personal computers, tablets, or smartphones
Parent Access(2)
Parents with multiple children can monitor all of their children's information from a single dashboard
Parent access to view grades, assignments, attendance records, and class messages in real-time
Reporting(6)
Create and customize report cards with flexible templates that can be printed or delivered electronically
Powerful custom reporting capabilities for generating various school reports with one click
Final grades available for administration with ability to compile into shared reports and transcripts
Support for extensive narrative comments and long-form feedback in reports
Track and report on student progress across assignments, grades, and attendance
Generate and manage student transcripts that can be printed or delivered electronically
Security(1)
Teachers link to their gradebook using an access code at the start of school year
Security & Infrastructure(1)
Secure cloud-based storage of all school data with encryption and geographic redundancy
Student Access(1)
Student access to track progress, download materials, submit assignments, and view grades
Pricing
Free Trial
Popular- ✓Free online gradebook
- ✓Student management
- ✓Class setup
- ✓Schedule management
- ✓Enrollment management
- ✓Assignment distribution
- ✓Messaging system
- ✓Parent and student portal access
Monthly Subscription
- ✓School administration system
- ✓Teacher gradebooks
- ✓Online access for students and parents
- ✓Technical support
- ✓Upgrades included
Annual Subscription
- ✓School administration system
- ✓Teacher gradebooks
- ✓Online access for students and parents
- ✓Technical support
- ✓Upgrades included
Cost Calculator
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Build vs Buy
Should you build a ThinkWave alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 40 features.
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Better ValueBuild Your Own
Buying ThinkWave saves ~$36,960 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 40 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.