How it works
From idea to gradebook app
Move beyond a grid of marks with a current view of achievement, incomplete work, and where each student needs support.
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Start with the learning need
Describe the students, classes, and daily decisions this gradebook app should support.
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Build the teaching flow
First turns scores and weighting and missing work into a working tool educators can try immediately.
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Fit it to your classroom
Test a real school day, then refine the records, routines, and progress summaries in conversation.
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Put it to work
Publish the tool for the educators and families who need it, then adapt it as the school year changes.
What you can include
The essentials for a strong gradebook app
Common questions
How quickly can I build a gradebook app?
You can create a working first version in minutes, then refine the design and functionality by continuing the conversation.
Will I get a working gradebook app or just a design?
First creates a working first version you can use in the live preview. You can then add screens, data, and workflows by continuing the conversation.
Do I need to know how to code?
No. Explain what you need in everyday language. First handles the implementation and shows each change in a live preview.
Can I change it after the first version?
Yes. Ask for changes in chat, review the updated app, and keep refining the design and behavior until it fits your workflow.
What should I include in a gradebook app?
A useful first version can include scores and weighting, missing work, and progress summaries. You can add or remove anything to match the way you want it to work.
What can I use a gradebook app for?
Move beyond a grid of marks with a current view of achievement, incomplete work, and where each student needs support. Start with that result, then describe the people, information, and decisions involved in your version.
Build your gradebook app now
Start with your goals and workflow. First turns them into a working gradebook app you can refine and publish.
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