Grasple

Grasple is an online platform designed to cater to the needs of teachers in Higher Education. According to the vendor, it enables educators to find and create openly licensed math and statistics exercises, customize their courses, and easily share them with colleagues and students. Grasple is specifically tailored for Higher Education institutions, mathematics and statistics educators, educational institutions offering math and statistics courses, as well as open education advocates.

Key Features

Practice and Recap: Grasple provides an online platform for students to practice math and statistics exercises. According to the vendor, teachers can customize and tailor the course to meet their specific needs. The platform supports various interactive types of questions.

Active Learning: Grasple promotes active learning by engaging students in interactive exercises. Students can practice and receive immediate feedback on their performance. The platform offers real-time feedback to help students improve their understanding of concepts.

Your own Personal Course: Teachers can create their own exercises and lessons on Grasple. They have the ability to edit existing exercises and lessons to match their educational vision. The platform allows teachers to reuse materials and adapt them as needed. Grasple supports open collaboration, enabling teachers to share their exercises with colleagues and students.

Edit & Create: Grasple provides a user-friendly interface for editing exercises and lessons. According to the vendor, teachers can easily create their own exercises and lessons using the platform. The editing features allow for customization and adaptation of content. The platform supports both English and Dutch languages.

Computer Algebra System: Grasple integrates a smart Computer Algebra System (CAS) for math verification and feedback. The CAS allows students to write and check math equations and expressions. According to the vendor, the system provides accurate and reliable results for math calculations. The CAS enhances the learning experience by providing immediate feedback.

Real-time Learning Insights: Grasple offers well-designed analytics dashboards to provide insights into student performance. Teachers can see which concepts students are struggling with. The real-time learning insights help identify areas for improvement and inform instructional decisions. The platform supports data-driven teaching and learning.

Knowledge Graph: Grasple utilizes a knowledge graph to organize and connect educational resources. According to the vendor, the knowledge graph enhances the discoverability and accessibility of content. It allows for efficient searching and browsing of exercises and lessons. The knowledge graph promotes a structured and interconnected learning experience.

LMS Integrations: Grasple can be integrated into Learning Management Systems (LMS) using LTI-plugins. For Dutch universities, Grasple is connected to the Single Sign-on (SSO) service SURFConext. According to the vendor, the LMS integrations enable seamless access to Grasple within existing educational platforms. Integration with LMS enhances the user experience and streamlines workflows.

Assessment: Grasple supports assessment functionalities for evaluating student performance. Teachers can create assessments and quizzes using the platform. The assessment features include grading and feedback capabilities. The platform allows for tracking and monitoring student progress.

Integrations: Grasple offers integrations with various educational tools and systems. The platform can be integrated with Learning Management Systems (LMS) using LTI-plugins. Grasple has partnerships with OpenStax, a provider of open educational resources. According to the vendor, integrations enhance the functionality and usability of Grasple.