How to use Focus Mode

Learn how to minimize distractions during in-class assessments.

When you want to keep students focused on their Derivita assignment during class, use Derivita's built-in Focus Mode. It puts students into full screen mode and prevents them from looking at other assignments or tabs.

Focus Mode is useful for keeping tests distraction-free, but it doesn't provide a secure lockdown environment like Proctorio, so we recommend using it only in class, when teachers can supervise.

It doesn't require any installation, and it's compatible with the content filtering and classroom management software you already use, like Blocksi and LanSchool.

How to turn on Focus Mode

1. Open the Derivita assignment and click the pencil icon to open the assignment settings
2. Scroll down to Focus Controls and choose Focus Mode
3. Turn on Restrict Access, if you'd like to keep students from starting or re-starting the assignment until you admit them
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4. On a quiz or exam, you may choose a calculator for students to use
5. Click Save

Focus Mode for students

1. Students will navigate to their Derivita assessment
2. They'll then see a prompt to enter Focus Mode:
3. An orange border will be shown on the students' screens while in Focus Mode:
4. If you chose a calculator, they can click "Calculator" in the top right to open it.
5. If a student tries to visit another page or switch windows, they'll be removed from Focus Mode. They'll need to refresh the page to re-enter Focus Mode.