What is the Infinite JiJi setting?
In ST Math, a student typically restarts their level if they submit two incorrect answers. This ensures they aren't guessing their way through the levels and ensures they have mastery over the current concept before moving on to the next one. In ST Math, the available level attempts are known as "JiJis", more commonly known as "lives" in a typical video game.
Turning on Infinite JiJis allows a student to submit incorrect answers any number of times without restarting. This can be helpful for students who understand the math but have trouble manipulating the games, or in other situations!
When should I enable Infinite JiJis?
In most cases, before enabling Infinite JiJis for students, we recommend first walking through a series of support strategies. Doing so encourages students to persevere and problem-solve while in a state of productive struggle. You can learn more about each of these strategies in the article Supporting Struggling Students.
At times, it may make sense to turn on Infinite JiJis. Below, you will find a few scenarios that may warrant doing so. Remember that each student is different, and an educator's personal insight is of great value when making this decision.
Possible scenarios for toggling on Infinite JiJis:
- All other support strategies have been exhausted, and the struggle is no longer productive
- The student has specific classroom accommodations or modifications
- The student is playing games from the Challenge Objective in the Bonus Journey
How do I enable Infinite JiJis?
Enable for a specific level:
If you decide that Infinite JiJis is the solution that best fits your student's situation, teachers can enable (or disable) Infinite JiJis for a level by clicking on the student Alert in their class usage view.
Enable for all levels:
Need to enable Infinite JiJis for all levels a student plays? Go to a student's profile and select the Settings tab. Scroll down and toggle on Enable Infinite JiJis.
Note: Educators will not see alerts for those students with Infinite JiJis enabled on their accounts.
What will the student see?
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Once turned on, students will see an infinity sign at the bottom of their level progress bar the next time they log in. Students will still see their previous tries/dots, but will not earn any new tries or dots. |
How can I tell who has Infinite JiJis enabled?
Educators can view which students have Infinite JiJis turned on for a level or for all levels in their class hub.
See also: Supporting Struggling Students