Is Goblins free for teachers?

Yes. Goblins offers a generous free tier that includes 1 live feedback assignment per week, insights on student mastery and replays, and the ability to upload your own content. The Max plan adds unlimited assignments, superadaptive mode, grade exports, standards growth reports, and SSO/LMS integration, with per-student pricing for schools and districts.

How does Goblins work?

Three simple steps: (1) Share an assignment from thousands of standards-aligned topics using a share code. (2) Students speak and draw their thinking naturally, and Goblins responds with Socratic questioning that sounds just like their teacher. (3) Teachers get real-time formative insights showing what students struggle with and suggestions to inform instruction.

Does Goblins prevent cheating?

Yes. Goblins uses a purpose-trained AI model that evaluates cheating signals in real time. It can detect when students are copying answers, using external tools inappropriately, or not genuinely working through problems. Copy-pasting answers is also blocked.

Can I use my own voice with Goblins?

Yes. Teachers can record their voice and take a selfie to create a custom 3D avatar in about 30 seconds. Students then hear help in their own teacher's voice and see a familiar face, making the experience more personal and effective.

What math levels does Goblins cover?

Goblins covers math from Grade 5 through AP Calculus, including thousands of standards-aligned topics. Teachers can also upload their own content for custom assignments at any level.

Is Goblins FERPA compliant?

Yes. Goblins is FERPA and state compliant. Student data privacy and security are a top priority.

Does Goblins support English Language Learners?

Yes. Goblins supports 30+ languages so teachers don't have to translate every worksheet. It is especially helpful for ELL students who need accessible math instruction in their native language.

AFDA.DA.4.d

Calculate and interpret the 𝑧-score for a data point, given the mean and the standard deviation.

Example Problems

The grades on a biology midterm at Northgate are roughly symmetric with

μ = 68

and

σ = 3.0

. Lucas scored 65 on the exam.

Find the z-score for Lucas's exam grade.
Round to two decimal places.

The grades on a music theory midterm at Kingsley are roughly symmetric with

\mu = 65

and

\sigma = 5.0

. Ava scored 60 on the exam.

Find the z-score for Ava's exam grade.
Round to two decimal places.

The grades on a literature midterm at Pinecrest are roughly symmetric with

\mu = 88

and

\sigma = 1.5

. Liam scored 86 on the exam.

Find the z-score for Liam's exam grade.
Round to two decimal places.

Khan Academy Resources

Calculating z-scores Normal distribution: Area above or below a point Normal calculations in reverse Comparing with z-scores Finding z-score for a percentile Standard normal table for proportion above Standard normal table for proportion between values Standard normal table for proportion below Z-score introduction Threshold for low percentile

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