Understanding Time Tracking
Learn how Magoosh calculates and reports time spent by students on the platform.
Time tracking in Magoosh helps you understand how actively students are engaging with the platform. You can access time data from the educator dashboard and use it as part of your grading or accountability system.
How Time is Calculated
Magoosh tracks time spent when students are actively engaged with :
- Watching lesson videos
- Answering practice questions
- Working on a quiz
- Watching explanation videos
- Taking practice tests or exams
What is not included:
- Time spent reading explanations
- Passive time just sitting in the product
- Working on reviewing with the AI tutor
Accuracy Considerations
Time tracking is a helpful indicator, but it has some limitations. It reflects the total time when students have an active clock running — such as during videos or practice sessions — and does not capture every study behavior. Individual habits vary; some students pause frequently or work more slowly. Magoosh aims to capture active time as accurately as possible, but exceptions exist. For a fuller picture of student progress, combine time data with performance metrics such as question accuracy and assignment completion.
Using Time Data Effectively
Below are the most common ways educators use time tracking data to monitor engagement and inform grading decisions.
For Engagement Monitoring
- Compare the time spent across students to identify those who may need encouragement
- Look for patterns, students with very low time may need intervention or are not taking the program seriously
- Use time data alongside performance data for a complete picture
For Grading
- Set minimium time expectations as part of participation grades
- Combine time spent with assignment completion rates
- Consider quality (performance) alongside quantity (time)
Benchmarks
- For meaningful score improvement, we recommend students spend at least 40–60 hours of total study time in Magoosh
- This includes time both inside and outside the Magoosh platform (e.g., official practice tests, external review materials).
- Weekly goals: Aim for 4-6 hours per week for a 10-week study plan