🎯 Purpose
Student groups in Otus allow teachers and administrators to organize students for targeted instruction, differentiated assignments, and streamlined reporting. Groups can be created at both the district level (by administrators) and the class level (by teachers), each serving a distinct scope and purpose within Otus.
💡 Who is this for? Teachers can create and manage student groups at the class level. Administrators can create and manage student groups at the district level for use across all classrooms and buildings.
💡 Why Use This Feature?
Student groups make it easier to personalize the Otus experience and take action on data, whether you're a teacher working with a small group or an administrator managing district-wide reporting.
✅ Assign lessons and assessments to specific groups of students.
✅ Add targeted students to plans based on their needs.
✅ Use groups as filters in Analytics to surface meaningful performance data.
✅ Give recognitions and share Bookshelf resources with specific student groups.
✅ Run reports, including Queries, Historical reports, and Report cards by groups.
✅ View group membership directly in a student's profile (district groups only).
🔑 Key Features
Feature | ||
Created By | Administrators | Teachers |
Scope | Any class across the district | That teacher's specific classes only |
Analytics Filter | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Assign Lessons & Assessments | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Add to Plans | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Recognitions & Bookshelf | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
Run Reports | ✅ Yes (Queries, Historical, Report cards) | ❌ No |
Appears in Student Profile | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
Visual Indicator | Semi-circle  | Full circle  |
❓ Who Can Add/Remove Students?
District Groups: Only Administrators can add and remove students.
Class Groups: Teachers can add and remove their own students. Administrators can add students if they are a co-teacher, and can remove students even if they are not a co-teacher.
⚙️ How It Works
District Student Groups
Created by administrators and can be used across any class in the district. They are represented by a semi-circle icon and appear in the Groups section of a student's profile. Only administrators can add or remove students from district groups.
Class Student Groups
Created by teachers and apply only to their specific classes. They are represented by a full circle icon and do not appear in the student profile. Teachers can add and remove their own students from class groups. Administrators can add students to class groups if they are a co-teacher, and can remove students from class groups even if they are not a co-teacher.
📌 Tip: Use district groups for broader reporting and analytics needs, and class groups for day-to-day differentiated instruction within a specific classroom.