Analytics and Insights

One of the most powerful features of the Academic Tracker is its ability to transform your raw grade data into meaningful insights. This guide will explore the various analytical tools available and how to use them to understand your academic performance better.

Accessing Analytics

The Academic Tracker provides multiple ways to access analytics:

1. Dashboard Widgets - Key metrics and charts appear directly on your dashboard 2. Analytics Tab - A dedicated section with comprehensive analytical tools 3. Subject-Level Analytics - Detailed analysis specific to individual subjects

Dashboard Analytics

The dashboard provides at-a-glance analytics to give you a quick overview of your academic performance:

GPA Summary

A prominent display of your current term GPA, including:

• Current cumulative GPA for the selected term
• Comparison to previous term (if available)
• Visual indicator showing improvement or decline
• Progress toward your GPA goal (if set)

Subject Performance Overview

A visual representation of your performance across all subjects:

• Bar or radar chart showing current grades in each subject
• Color-coding based on grade ranges (e.g., green for A's, yellow for B's)
• Quick identification of strongest and weakest subjects

Recent Performance Trend

A line chart showing your grade trends over recent assessments:

• Performance trajectory across the term
• Identification of upward or downward trends
• Highlighting of significant changes

Comprehensive Analytics

For deeper insights, navigate to the dedicated Analytics section:

Performance by Subject

1. View a detailed breakdown of your performance in each subject 2. Compare subjects side-by-side to identify relative strengths and weaknesses 3. See how each subject contributes to your overall GPA 4. Identify subjects that may need more attention

Performance by Assessment Type

1. Analyze how you perform across different types of assessments 2. Compare your average scores on exams, quizzes, assignments, etc. 3. Identify assessment types where you excel or struggle 4. Use these insights to adjust your study strategies

Time-Based Analysis

1. Track your performance over time with interactive charts 2. View weekly, monthly, or term-based trends 3. Identify periods of improvement or decline 4. Correlate performance changes with study habits or external factors

Grade Distribution

1. View the distribution of your grades across all subjects 2. See what percentage of your grades fall into each grade range 3. Compare your current distribution to previous terms 4. Set targets for improving your distribution

Subject-Level Analytics

For each individual subject, you can access detailed analytics:

Assessment Breakdown

1. Navigate to a specific subject 2. View a complete list of all assessments with their scores and weights 3. See how each assessment contributes to your final grade 4. Identify specific assessments that significantly impacted your grade

Category Analysis

If your subject uses assessment categories:

1. View your performance broken down by category 2. See which categories are strongest and weakest 3. Understand how each category contributes to your final grade 4. Identify categories that need more focus

Grade Trend

1. View a chronological chart of your assessments in the subject 2. Track your running average throughout the term 3. Identify turning points or significant changes in performance 4. Project your final grade based on current trajectory

Advanced Analytical Tools

The Academic Tracker offers several advanced analytical features:

What-If Analysis

Simulate different grade scenarios to see their impact:

1. Navigate to the "What-If" tool in the Analytics section 2. Adjust hypothetical grades for upcoming or past assessments 3. See how these changes would affect your subject grade or overall GPA 4. Use this to set realistic targets for future assessments

Comparative Analysis

Compare your current performance to different benchmarks:

1. Current term vs. previous terms 2. Your performance vs. your goals 3. Subject vs. subject comparison 4. Assessment type vs. assessment type

Strength and Weakness Identification

The system can automatically identify your academic strengths and weaknesses:

1. Navigate to the "Insights" section 2. View automatically generated observations about your performance 3. See suggestions for areas to focus on 4. Track improvement in previously identified weak areas

Customising Analytics

You can customise how analytics are displayed to suit your preferences:

Chart Types

1. Switch between different chart types (bar, line, pie, radar, etc.) 2. Choose the visualization that makes the most sense for each metric 3. Adjust color schemes and display options

Date Ranges

1. Filter analytics by custom date ranges 2. Compare different periods side by side 3. Focus on recent performance or view long-term trends

Metric Selection

1. Choose which metrics are most important to you 2. Customise your dashboard to show your preferred analytics 3. Save different analytical views for different purposes

Exporting and Sharing Analytics

You can export your analytics for external use:

1. Navigate to the chart or report you want to export 2. Click the "Export" or "Share" button 3. Choose your preferred format (PDF, image, data file) 4. Use these exports for academic advising, personal records, or progress tracking

Interpreting Analytics Effectively

To get the most value from the Academic Tracker's analytics:

Look for Patterns

• Identify consistent strengths or weaknesses across subjects
• Notice if certain assessment types regularly cause difficulty
• Track if your performance varies at different points in the term

Focus on Actionable Insights

• Use analytics to identify specific areas for improvement
• Set concrete goals based on the data
• Develop targeted study strategies for challenging areas

Regular Review

• Check your analytics dashboard weekly
• Conduct a more thorough review after major assessments
• Perform a comprehensive analysis at the end of each term

Connect Insights to Actions

• When analytics reveal a weakness, develop a specific plan to address it
• When they show a strength, consider how to leverage or maintain it
• Use the "What-If" tool to set realistic targets for upcoming assessments