*Top Hat Research Report, Fall 2021, Educators see tangible results in the classroom while using Top Hat
**Top Hat Student Survey, Spring 2025. Base: Respondents who used Top Hat for live questions (n=10,926)
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*Top Hat Research Report, Fall 2021, Educators see tangible results in the classroom while using Top Hat
**Top Hat Student Survey, Spring 2025. Base: Respondents who used Top Hat for live questions (n=10,926)
Interactive assessments from Top Hat enable professors to teach with engaging content, tools and activities in online, hybrid or face-to-face classrooms
Love the Ace study feature, and the homework assignment feature to test my knowledge after the reading helped a lot.
Student
University of Ottawa
I enjoyed that it gives you explanations when things went wrong and extra chances until correct and I enjoyed the chapter/reaction summaries greatly! Also the videos were helpful.
Student
Illinois State University
I enjoyed that I was able to access class materials, homework, quizzes, and exams on my phone. The platform was user friendly and easy to navigate.
Student
Antelope Valley College
Assigning homework in Top Hat is simple and designed to enhance student engagement through interactive learning tools. Instructors can create and schedule homework assignments directly within the platform, choosing from a variety of assignments for students that include auto-graded quizzes, interactive polls, and open-ended questions that spark class discussion.
With Top Hat, you can post homework online that students complete at their own pace, either before or after class. Each homework assignment can incorporate multimedia elements, such as videos, diagrams and simulations, to reinforce key concepts and promote active learning beyond the classroom.
Once assigned, students receive instant feedback, allowing them to track their progress and deepen their understanding of course material.
Assignments for students can be shared as ‘homework,’ and count towards the final grade, or as ‘review,’ where students will not be graded. By blending assessment with engagement, Top Hat transforms traditional homework into an interactive, discussion-driven experience that supports meaningful learning outcomes.
You can find detailed instructions on how to create and assign homework in this Support Center article.
Yes, Top Hat can automatically grade many types of assessments and homework assignments, helping instructors save time while supporting active, interactive learning. When you assign homework online, Top Hat’s grading system instantly evaluates multiple-choice, matching and numeric questions. Students can view their results and feedback right away, allowing them to identify areas for improvement before the next class discussion.
For more open-ended assignments for students, such as written responses or interactive polls, instructors can easily review and manually grade within the same platform. These interactive learning tools make it simple to combine automatic grading with opportunities for deeper reflection and participation.
By integrating engagement and assessment, Top Hat ensures that grading isn’t just efficient—it’s part of an interactive learning experience that keeps students connected and accountable throughout the course.
Learn more about assignment grading in this Support Center article.
How students submit their assignments in Top Hat depends on how the content is assigned. Instructors can choose to assign material as homework (graded) or for review (non-graded). When students complete homework assignments, their responses are automatically submitted through Top Hat’s interactive learning tools. Most question types are auto-graded, while others—such as class discussions or long-answer questions—allow for manual grading and personalized feedback. All graded responses are seamlessly recorded in the gradebook, giving instructors a clear overview of progress and participation.
When content is assigned for review, students can explore materials and engage with interactive polls or activities to reinforce learning. However, these responses are not recorded or graded. By assigning homework online and blending engagement with assessment, Top Hat makes it easy to encourage completion, accountability, and continuous interactive learning