What’s New in ASSISTments April 2026: More Control, Smarter Workflows, and Built-In Math Tools

What’s New in ASSISTments April 2026: More Control, Smarter Workflows, and Built-In Math Tools
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In the April 2026 release, ASSISTments is introducing powerful new features designed to give teachers greater control over assignments, eliminate workflow barriers, and enhance the student problem-solving experience.

Whether you’re wrapping up assignments, managing pacing, or supporting students with the right tools, this release was built with you in mind. 

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Pause Assignments: Take Control of Pacing

Need to pause an assignment mid-class? Want to stop progress to give instructions or address misconceptions?

With Pause Assignments, you can temporarily stop student access to an assignment and resume it when you’re ready.

Why it matters:

• Control the classroom flow without removing assignments
• Prevent students from completing assignments outside of dedicated class time 
• Seamlessly resume learning at the right time without disruption

It’s a new simple way to align pacing across your classroom.

See how it works → 

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Force Complete Assignments: Close the Loop on Student Work

One of the most common classroom challenges is waiting on students to click “Finish” before you can move forward.

Force Complete Assignments allows teachers to manually close assignments for selected students, so you can review results, score responses, and export data immediately.

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Why it matters:

• Unblock your workflow: you no longer have to wait on unfinished submissions to review scores
• Standardize reporting: ensure consistent completion status for LMS sync and data analysis
• Preserve student work: access student learning data even if the work is incomplete

This feature gives you the flexibility to move instruction forward—on your timeline.

See how it works → 

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Embedded Calculator Tool: Built-In Support for Student Success

Supporting students in solving math problems just got easier.

With the new Embedded Calculator Tool, teachers can enable a calculator directly within an assignment so students have the tools they need without leaving the platform.

Why it matters:

• Reduce friction by keeping students focused in one place
• Choose from 4-function or scientific calculator based on the assignment needs
• Create a consistent test-like environment with access to the same tools as test day

This feature helps ensure students can focus on problem-solving and not switching between tools.

See how it works →

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Built for Better Math Practice

The ASSISTments April release is all about control, clarity, and continuity, giving teachers the tools they need to manage assignments efficiently while keeping students engaged in meaningful math practice.

We’re excited to see how you use these new features in your classroom.

Ready to try them out? Log in and explore what’s new today!

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