ThinkWave
School Management Software | Free Online Gradebook
Overview
ThinkWave provides a suite of tools for schools that includes a student information system and a powerful online gradebook. It is designed to be flexible, allowing for points-based, percentage-based, and standards-based grading. Teachers can create custom reports, share documents, and collect assignments online. The platform also includes portals for students and parents to access grades and assignments in real-time.
✨ Key Features
- Flexible Grading (Standards-Based, Points, etc.)
- Custom Report Cards and Transcripts
- Online Assignment Submission
- Attendance and Scheduling
- Student and Parent Portals
- Free Online Gradebook for individual teachers
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Offers a powerful free version for individual teachers
- Highly flexible grading system that can be customized by teachers
- Affordable, tiered pricing for schools based on student count
Unique Value: Provides a highly flexible and affordable grading and school management platform, including a best-in-class free gradebook for individual teachers.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Serving as an affordable school management system for private and international schools
- Providing a robust free gradebook for individual educators
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Large public districts with complex state reporting requirements
- Schools needing deep integration with other enterprise systems
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more grading flexibility and a more robust free tier than many competitors in the small school market.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (School Edition tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: The free gradebook is for solo teachers and is ad-supported.
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