How was this feedback collected?
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This feedback was anonymously collected from 66 AP students at a California high school by their teacher. Students were asked what they liked about Magna and provided ratings across different factors using a 5-point scale ranging from "Strongly Disagree" (1) to "Strongly Agree" (5). The survey captured authentic student perspectives on their experience using the platform for AP exam preparation.
What were students asked to evaluate?
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Students evaluated Magna Education across six dimensions: (1) Easy to Navigate - platform usability, (2) Effective Interface - the FRQ writing experience, (3) Would Recommend - likelihood to recommend to classmates, (4) Relevant Content - alignment with course material, (5) Helpful Feedback - quality of AI-generated feedback, and (6) Builds Confidence - impact on FRQ writing confidence. Students also compared Magna to AP Classroom and shared what features they found most helpful.
What does the overall picture show?
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The data reveals strong student satisfaction with Magna Education, with an overall average rating of 3.97 out of 5 across all metrics. Relevant Contentscored highest at 4.4/5, indicating that practice materials closely match actual course content. The platform's Effective Interface (4.1/5) and Helpful Feedback (4.0/5) features were also highly rated. Most significantly, 75.8% of students prefer Magna over AP Classroom for FRQ practice, and 74% would recommend it to classmates. The feedback consistently highlights students' appreciation for immediate, detailed AI feedback and the ability to practice without waiting for teacher grading.
What did students find most valuable?
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Student testimonials overwhelmingly emphasized three core benefits: (1) Immediate feedback - students appreciated getting instant results rather than waiting days for teacher grading, (2) Detailed explanations - the AI feedback clearly explained why they earned or lost points based on the AP rubric, helping them understand their mistakes, and (3) Unlimited practice opportunities - the ability to practice as many FRQs as needed without teacher burden. Many students noted that Magna helped them identify weak areas, build confidence, and feel better prepared for the actual AP exam.
How did Magna impact student performance?
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A controlled study comparing the 2025 cohort (with Magna) to the 2024 cohort (without Magna) showed dramatic results. Students using Magna had 3.25 times higher odds of scoring a perfect 5 on the AP exam and 2.25 times higher odds of scoring 4 or higher, even after controlling for baseline ability. The percentage of students scoring 5 nearly tripled from 12% to 35%.
