Wayfinder GED — Progress Tracking
Three progress apps: Assignment Tracker, Concept Mastery Tracker, Monthly Guardian Report.
GED PROGRESS TRACKING APPS
Three Persistent Memory Apps for Complete Progress Recording
Status: Complete app specifications for GED
module
Date: June 2026
Scope: Assignment tracking, concept mastery tracking,
monthly progress reporting
Design principle: Record both student performance AND
AI performance. What worked, what didn’t, what changed.
APP 1: ASSIGNMENT TRACKER
Persistent app that logs every assignment attempt.
Data Structure (Record One Assignment)
{
"assignment_id": "uuid-unique-per-attempt",
"student_id": "uuid-permanent-per-student",
"date_assigned": "2026-06-15T14:30:00Z",
"subject": "Math",
"section": "Algebra & Functions",
"target_concept": "Solve linear equations (two-step)",
"concept_id": "ALG-EQ-02",
"difficulty_tier": 2,
"format": "multiple choice",
"problem_statement": "Solve for x: 2x + 3 = 11",
"correct_answer": "4",
"attempt_number": 1,
"time_allocated_minutes": 10,
"completion_date": "2026-06-15T14:38:00Z",
"time_taken_minutes": 8,
"student_answer": "4",
"is_correct": true,
"accuracy_on_this_problem": 1,
"error_type": null,
"misconception_detected": null,
"student_reasoning": "Added 3 to both sides to get 2x = 8, then divided by 2",
"reasoning_quality": "Sound - correct process and correct answer",
"solution_steps_shown": true,
"ai_notes": "Student solved correctly and explained reasoning clearly. Demonstrates understanding of two-step equations. Ready for variables on both sides.",
"next_target_concept": "Solve linear equations (variables on both sides)",
"session_id": "uuid-of-session",
"feedback_to_student": "Correct! Your method was spot on. You're ready to move to a tougher version with variables on both sides."
}Searching & Filtering Assignment Tracker
By student: Show all assignments for one student
By concept: Show all assignments on "fractions_add_subtract"
By date range: Show all assignments between dates
By accuracy: Show only incorrect assignments
By misconception: Show all assignments where "MIS-FRAC-01" was flagged
By time taken: Show assignments that took longer than typicalSummary View (Last 10 Assignments)
Assignment | Concept | Correct? | Time | Error? | Notes
-----------|---------|----------|------|--------|--------
#47 | Fractions Add | ✓ | 12m | - | On track
#46 | Fractions Add | ✗ | 8m | MIS-FRAC-01 | Same error as #44
#45 | Percents | ✓ | 10m | - | Good
#44 | Fractions Add | ✗ | 9m | MIS-FRAC-01 | Added num & denom directly
#43 | Percents | ✓ | 11m | - | Good
#42 | Fractions Add | ✓ | 14m | - | Took longer, but correct
#41 | Solving Eq | ✓ | 7m | - | Quick, confident
#40 | Solving Eq | ✓ | 9m | - | Consistent
#39 | Percents | ✓ | 8m | - | Good
#38 | Fractions Add | ✓ | 10m | - | CorrectMonthly Assignment Summary
Total assignments: 48
Correct: 38 (79%)
Incorrect: 10 (21%)
By subject:
- Math: 35 assignments (73% correct)
- RLA Reading: 8 assignments (75% correct)
- RLA Writing: 5 assignments (60% correct)
By difficulty tier:
- Tier 1: 10 assignments (90% correct)
- Tier 2: 18 assignments (78% correct)
- Tier 3: 12 assignments (75% correct)
- Tier 4: 8 assignments (62% correct)
Most common errors:
- MIS-FRAC-01: 3 occurrences (add num & denom directly)
- MIS-PERCENT-01: 2 occurrences (forgot to divide by 100)
- Computational: 5 occurrences (arithmetic mistakes)
Average time per assignment:
- By subject: Math 10.2m, RLA Read 8.6m, RLA Write 12.1m
- By difficulty: Tier 1 7.5m, Tier 2 9.3m, Tier 3 11.2m, Tier 4 14.8m
Engagement: 48 assignments over 30 days = 1.6 assignments/day
Consistency: Completed assignments on 24 of 30 daysAPP 2: CONCEPT MASTERY TRACKER
Persistent app that tracks progress per concept over time.
Data Structure (Record One Concept)
{
"concept_id": "ALG-EQ-01",
"concept_name": "Solve linear equations (one-step)",
"subject": "Math",
"section": "Algebra & Functions",
"first_assigned": "2026-05-20T10:00:00Z",
"prerequisite_concepts": ["Order of operations", "Integer operations"],
"prerequisite_status": "solid",
"assignments_completed": 6,
"accuracy_trend": [1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1],
"average_accuracy": 1.0,
"last_attempted": "2026-06-10T14:20:00Z",
"days_since_last_attempt": 5,
"mastery_status": "mastered",
"mastery_criteria": "≥85% accuracy on 2 consecutive assignments + can explain method + passes transfer test",
"transfer_test_passed": true,
"retention_check_date": "2026-06-20",
"retention_check_result": "Passed - could solve immediately",
"commonly_missed_elements": "None - no errors detected",
"error_history": [],
"misconception_history": [],
"time_per_assignment_avg": 7.2,
"confidence_observations": "Student confident, quick solve time, clear explanations",
"next_action": "Advance to Tier 3 (two-step equations)",
"ai_assessment": "Ready to move on. Has clear understanding and can transfer to new problems.",
"learning_curve": "Fast - reached mastery in 6 assignments over 3 weeks"
}Progress Visualization
Concept: Solve Linear Equations (Two-Step)
Accuracy over time:
[████░░░░░] 40% →
[██████░░░] 60% →
[██████████] 85% →
[██████████] 90% →
[██████████] 92% ← MASTERED (≥85% on 2 consecutive)
Time per assignment:
Attempt 1: 14m (learning)
Attempt 2: 12m (practicing)
Attempt 3: 10m (getting automatic)
Attempt 4: 8m (automatic)
Attempt 5: 7m (fluent)
Mastery checklist:
☑ 85%+ accuracy on 2 consecutive assignments
☑ Can explain method when asked
☑ Passes transfer test (different numbers)
✓ MASTERED - Ready for next conceptMastery Status Reference
Not Started: 0 assignments completed
Developing: 1-3 assignments completed, <85% accuracy
Approaching: 3-5 assignments completed, 85%+ accuracy, transfer test pending
Proficient: Transfer test passed, <85% on later attempt (retention check)
Mastered: Transfer test passed + ≥85% on latest attempt + can retain 1+ week later
Red flags that block advancement:
- Same misconception appears 2+ times
- Accuracy drops after initial success (retention failure)
- Cannot explain reasoning despite correct answer
- Time increasing instead of decreasingConcept Prerequisite Chain (Example: Algebra)
CHAIN VISUALIZATION:
Order of Ops (baseline)
↓
Integer Operations (Add, Sub, Mul, Div)
↓
Solve One-Step Equations (x+5=12, 3x=12)
↓
Solve Two-Step Equations (2x+3=11)
↓
Solve with Variables Both Sides (2x+3=x+7)
↓
Systems of Equations
↓
Polynomials & Factoring
↓
Quadratic Equations
CURRENT STUDENT STATUS:
✓ Order of Ops (mastered, 6 assignments)
✓ Integer Operations (mastered, 8 assignments)
✓ One-Step Equations (mastered, 6 assignments)
⟳ Two-Step Equations (approaching, 5 assignments, 87% accuracy)
○ Variables Both Sides (not started)APP 3: MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT
Comprehensive monthly report covering student performance + AI performance + system adjustments.
Report Structure
MONTHLY PROGRESS REPORT — June 2026
Student: [Name]
Period: June 1-30, 2026
Generated: June 30, 2026
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SECTION 1: STUDENT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY
Assignments completed: 48
Average accuracy: 79%
Concepts mastered: 5
Concepts developing: 3
Concepts not started: 8
Progress by subject:
Math: 79% (35 assignments)
RLA Reading: 75% (8 assignments)
RLA Writing: 60% (5 assignments)
Concepts mastered this month:
✓ Order of operations
✓ Solve one-step equations
✓ Percent of a number
✓ Main idea vs. supporting details
✓ Pronoun-antecedent agreement
Concepts approaching mastery:
⟳ Solve two-step equations (87%)
⟳ Add/subtract fractions different denominators (84%)
⟳ Author's purpose (81%)
Common errors detected:
MIS-FRAC-01 (add num & denom directly): 3 occurrences
MIS-PERCENT-01 (forgot ÷100): 2 occurrences
Careless arithmetic: 5 occurrences
Engagement metrics:
Days practiced: 24 of 30 (80%)
Consistency: 1.6 assignments/day average
Time investment: ~8 hours total
Peak activity: Fridays and Saturdays (more available)
Confidence observations:
Visible improvement in RLA reading confidence
Still hesitant on fractions (even when correct)
Strong on procedures that have clear steps
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SECTION 2: AI PERFORMANCE & LEARNING
Lesson effectiveness:
Lessons attempted: 7
Concepts learned from lesson: 6 of 7 (86% success)
Average assignments needed after lesson: 4.2
Which lessons worked best: Percent, one-step equations
Which lessons were unclear: Fractions (needed reteaching)
Socratic questioning effectiveness:
Misconception guided to resolution: 8 of 9 (89% success)
Average questions needed: 3.5
Most effective question: Edge case variation
Least effective: Reviewing similar past problem
Assignment difficulty calibration:
Assignments at right difficulty: 39 of 48 (81%)
Too easy (completed in <5 min): 4 assignments
Too hard (>20 min, still struggling): 3 assignments
Right difficulty (7-12 min, 85%+ accuracy): 41 assignments
Misconception detection accuracy:
Flagged misconceptions: 10
Actually were misconceptions: 9 (90% precision)
False positive: 1 (careless error, not conceptual)
Missed misconceptions: 0 (100% recall)
Error pattern recognition:
Recognized repeat errors early: Yes (MIS-FRAC-01 caught by attempt 2)
Recommended interventions: All appropriate
Student compliance with interventions: 100%
Format effectiveness (by subject):
Math multiple choice: 82% accuracy, 8.2m avg time
Math open-ended: 85% accuracy, 12.4m avg time
RLA reading comprehension: 75% accuracy, 9.1m avg time
RLA written response: 60% accuracy, 14.2m avg time
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SECTION 3: ASSUMPTIONS BEING MADE & VALIDATION
Assumption 1: Mastery requires transfer test
Status: VALIDATED
Evidence: Students who passed transfer test retained skill 1+ weeks later
Assumption 2: Implicit correction (Socratic questioning) preserves confidence
Status: VALIDATED
Evidence: Students guided to answers show more persistence than those told answers
Assumption 3: Students learn better with step-by-step before multiple choice
Status: UNKNOWN
Evidence: No variation in format order to test this
Action: Next month, randomize format order for new concepts
Assumption 4: Same misconception appearing 2+ times = intervention needed
Status: VALIDATED
Evidence: MIS-FRAC-01 appeared 3 times; intervention stopped repeat
Assumption 5: Readiness score predicts whether student will pass assignment
Status: PARTIALLY VALIDATED
Evidence: High readiness → 89% pass rate; Low readiness → 42% pass rate
Variance: Student confidence doesn't always match actual performance
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SECTION 4: SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS FOR NEXT MONTH
Difficulty tier adjustments:
Math Tier 2 → stay at Tier 2 (79% accuracy is right zone)
RLA Writing Tier 1 → add more Tier 1 before advancing (60% is too low)
Fractions → add intermediate step (current jump from same denom → diff denom too big)
Pacing adjustments:
Current pace: 1.6 assignments/day sustainable
Recommendation: Maintain current pace (good engagement, not overwhelmed)
Peak times: Schedule difficult concepts on Friday (higher engagement)
Format adjustments:
Keep multiple choice + open-ended balanced
Try randomizing format order to test Assumption 3
Add more "error analysis" format (student identifies mistakes) for weak concepts
Misconception intervention thresholds:
Keep at 2+ occurrences = investigate and intervene
Update MIS-FRAC misconception database (add sub-types)
Create misconception-specific interventions (not generic reteaching)
Concept sequencing adjustments:
Current sequence working well for math
RLA: Reading Comprehension → Argument → Writing (test this order)
Speed up through Tier 1 foundations in math (student mastering quickly)
AI model adjustments:
Lesson generation: Sometimes overexplains → more concise
Socratic questioning: Level 3 (edge case) most effective → start there sooner
Error analysis: Very accurate → keep using for all incorrect assignments
Misconception detection: High precision → trust the flagged misconceptions
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SECTION 5: UPDATED TUNING PARAMETERS
Mastery accuracy threshold: Keep at ≥85%
Transfer test requirement: REQUIRED (non-negotiable)
Misconception intervention trigger: 2+ occurrences
Readiness scoring weight on I-Channel: Increase from 0.6 → 0.7 (better predictor)
Time ceiling for assignment: No change (7-15 min is working)
Prerequisite checking: Check before advancing tiers
Concept repeat limit: After 3 assignments on same concept with <70% → escalate to specialist
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SECTION 6: FORWARD CURRICULUM PLAN (JULY 2026)
Math priorities (July):
1. FINISH: Solving linear equations (variables both sides) - 1-2 weeks
2. NEW: Systems of equations - 2-3 weeks
3. NEW: Polynomials & factoring - 2-3 weeks
Target: Reach quadratic equations by end of July
RLA priorities (July):
1. FINISH: Author's purpose (now at 81%)
2. NEW: Argument evaluation (claims vs. evidence)
3. WRITING: Thesis development
Target: Thesis-driven writing by end of July
Science/Social Studies (July):
1. No assignments yet - determine subject priority with student
2. Preliminary diagnostic on whichever chosen
3. Start Tier 1 foundations
Expected outcomes (July):
20-25 new assignments
4-6 concepts to mastery
Begin integration of multiple subjects (not just math)
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SECTION 7: IDENTIFIED FAILURE MODES & CORRECTIONS
Failure mode 1: Fractions prerequisite was assumed solid but isn't
Evidence: Student struggles when denominator changes
Correction: Return to equivalent fractions (denominator exploration)
Prevention: Test prerequisite explicitly before advancing in July
Failure mode 2: RLA Writing format is producing poor results (60%)
Evidence: 5 writing assignments, 3 correct
Analysis: Student can write sentences but struggles with essay organization
Correction: Do "essay outline" assignments (structure without full writing)
Prevention: More scaffolded writing tasks before full essays
Failure mode 3: Time gaps between attempts → retention drops
Evidence: Concept 5 days later → accuracy down 8%
Analysis: Student forgets between sessions (5-day gap too long)
Correction: Add "maintenance practice" on prior concepts weekly
Prevention: Weekly spiral review (15 min on old concepts)
Failure mode 4: Confidence doesn't match ability on math
Evidence: Student hesitant on fractions despite getting them right
Analysis: Underlying anxiety about "hard math" affecting performance
Correction: Explicitly label fraction difficulty (not as hard as feared)
Prevention: Confidence-building assignments (easier problems with clear success)
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SECTION 8: NEXT MONTH'S FOCUS
Primary: Get RLA Writing accuracy to 75%+ (currently 60%)
Secondary: Finish linear equations mastery (currently 87%)
Tertiary: Start second subject area (Science or Social Studies)
Success metrics for July:
Math RLA Writing: 75%+ accuracy
Math: 3+ concepts to mastery
New subject: Diagnostic complete + Tier 1 started
Overall: Maintain 80%+ assignment accuracy across all subjects
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End of Monthly Report
Next report: July 31, 2026End of GED Progress Tracking Apps
These three apps provide complete visibility into both student and AI performance. Updated monthly, they drive all decisions about pacing, difficulty, and instruction.
Next: Present all GED module artifacts together.