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What’s New: Fall 2025!

This fall, we're rolling out new features and fine-tuning old favorites, just in time for a new school year!

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Written by Joy Hart
Updated over a week ago

Take a look at the upcoming new features and updates, shaped by feedback from educators like you!


🧪 NEW and Updated Phenomena Questions

Check out the latest phenomena in the “Build” tab or search by standard to find what’s new!

Screenshot of InnerOrbit's Archived Phenomenon/Question Pop Up

Reusing last year’s assessments?

Keep them fresh with updated phenomena and questions using our archived question feature!


🗂️ Smarter Navigation with Updated Browse Tiles

Launching in early August 2025, our Browse tiles are getting a glow-up!

Our Grade or Course Browse Tile now nests all three grade bands, letting you jump straight to Elementary, Middle, or High School content.

Gif of InnerOrbit's updated "Grade or Course" browse tile, then nested sections for Elementary, Middle, and High School

Need curriculum-specific content?

Tap the shiny new Curricula Browse Tile for pre-made assessments already matched to Amplify, LabAids, OpenSciEd, and more!

Gif of InnerOrbit's updated  "Curricula" browse tile, then the nested folders Amplify, LabAids, Mystery Science, New Visions, OpenSciEd


🧠 NEW 3D Rubric Scoring Guidance Sample Language

Scoring Guidance Sample Language will be gradually integrated into InnerOrbit's 3D rubrics throughout Fall 2025.

These pop-outs offer a quick look at how the dimensions of a performance expectation might show up in a proficient student response—helping you and your team score more confidently and consistently.

Image of InnerOrbit's 3D Rubric and Scoring Guidance Sample Language Pop ups

ℹ️ Scoring Guidance Sample Language shows one way proficiency might appear—not the only way. Always use your professional judgment when scoring.


👀 Updates to Teacher and Student Views

To make navigating assessments smoother, we’ve updated both Teacher and Student Views with clearer buttons and better access to key info.

Teacher View: Answer Key Now More Visible


We heard you! The “View Answers” button is now easier to spot when preparing or reviewing an assessment.

Gif of Updated "View Answers" Button with text that reads "Updated for better visibility"

Student View: Phenomena Included in Score View

When you toggle on “Show Answers and Scores,” students can now also view the phenomenon alongside their submitted answers—making review and reflection easier.

Gif of student dashboard, then student answer sheet, which now includes the phenomena to the left of the student's individual answer sheet

🛜 Bonus Update! Student responses now auto-save in the browser during unexpected logouts or Wi-Fi drops. When students reconnect, they can pick up right where they left off!


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