Student Guide
Complete guide for students using Maestro-TA to view graded submissions and access personalized tutoring.
Getting Started
Accessing Your Account
- Navigate to the Maestro-TA login page
- Enter your student credentials (provided by your professor)
- You'll be redirected to the Student Dashboard
Student Dashboard
The dashboard shows your submissions, grades, and provides access to tutoring.
Dashboard Overview
- Statistics: Total Submissions, Graded, Pending
- Graded Submissions: All your graded exams with detailed feedback
- Pending Submissions: Exams waiting to be graded
Viewing Graded Submissions
Accessing Your Grades
- From dashboard, find your submission in "Graded Submissions"
- Click "View Results" button
- Review overall score, per-question breakdown, and detailed feedback
What You'll See
- • Overall score and breakdown
- • Per-question scores and feedback
- • What you did correctly
- • What was incorrect and why
- • Suggestions for improvement
Understanding Your Grades
Score Breakdown
- Overall Score: Total points earned / Total points possible
- Per-Question Scores: Individual scores for each question
- Partial Credit: Points awarded for partially correct answers
Score Intervals
Maestro-TA uses multiple AI engines. You may see a score range showing possible scores (e.g., 85-90%).
- • Narrow range (87-88%) = High confidence, clear answer
- • Wide range (75-90%) = Lower confidence, may indicate ambiguous answer
Personalized Tutoring (RPDT)
What is RPDT?
Recursive Prerequisite Descent Tutor (RPDT) is an AI-powered tutoring system that:
- • Identifies concepts you're struggling with
- • Finds prerequisite knowledge you need
- • Guides you through prerequisite concepts step-by-step
- • Builds back up to the original problem
How to Access Tutoring
- 1. View a graded submission
- 2. Find questions where you struggled
- 3. Click "Get Help" or "Start Tutoring"
Mastery Tracking
Maestro-TA tracks your understanding of concepts across multiple exams and time.
Mastered
Strong understanding
Developing
Good but needs practice
Needs Work
Significant gaps
Tips for Success
Using Feedback
- • Read feedback carefully
- • Identify patterns in mistakes
- • Focus on understanding concepts
- • Review feedback before future exams
Making the Most of Tutoring
- • Be proactive - don't wait
- • Be patient - work step-by-step
- • Practice with tutoring questions
- • Track your progress
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I submit an exam?
Your professor will provide instructions. Typically, you upload a PDF of your completed exam through the student interface.
When will my exam be graded?
Grading typically takes 1-3 minutes after submission. Check your dashboard for status updates.
Is tutoring mandatory?
No, tutoring is optional. Use it when you need help understanding concepts.
Need More Help?
For detailed instructions, study tips, and more FAQs, see the full guide or contact your professor.
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