Understanding classroom leaderboards #
DashPledge leaderboards help participating classrooms follow their progress during a fundraiser and celebrate student participation.
Depending on the campaign, leaderboards can use activity progress, fundraising progress, or another measurement established for the fundraiser.
Leaderboard features may vary by campaign type.
Where can I find the leaderboard? #
Sign in to your DashPledge Teacher Dashboard.
Select Leaderboard to view the leaderboard available for your fundraiser.
Depending on the campaign, you may be able to see student rankings, classroom rankings, or both.
What does the leaderboard measure? #
The measurement used by a leaderboard depends on the fundraiser.
For example:
Read-a-thon #
A Read-a-thon leaderboard may use eligible reading activity, such as recorded reading minutes.
As students log eligible reading activity, their progress can contribute to individual and classroom totals.
Move-a-thon #
A Move-a-thon leaderboard may use the movement or activity measurement configured for the campaign.
As eligible activity is recorded, student and classroom progress can be reflected on the leaderboard.
Fundraising progress #
Some leaderboard views may also use eligible fundraising totals.
Fundraising and activity are different measurements, so a classroom’s fundraising ranking may not be the same as its activity ranking.
How are classroom rankings calculated? #
Classroom rankings are based on the eligible progress recorded for participating students according to the rules of the fundraiser.
For activity-based campaigns, individual student activity can contribute to classroom progress.
The exact calculation depends on the campaign configuration.
How often does the leaderboard update? #
Leaderboard information updates as eligible campaign activity is recorded and processed.
If you recently logged activity and don’t immediately see the change, refresh the page and check again.
Why did my classroom ranking change? #
Leaderboard positions can change throughout an active campaign as other participating students and classrooms record additional activity or receive eligible fundraising credit.
For example, your classroom may move from second place to third place if another classroom’s eligible progress becomes higher.
Changing positions during an active fundraiser is normal.
Why doesn’t a student’s activity appear? #
First, verify that:
- The activity was successfully saved
- The correct student was selected
- The correct activity date was used
- The activity is eligible for the campaign
- You’re viewing the correct campaign or leaderboard
Refresh the page after confirming the activity.
If the progress still doesn’t appear, visit Troubleshooting.
Do unclaimed students appear on leaderboards? #
Leaderboard eligibility can depend on the fundraiser’s participation and privacy settings.
A student being present on the school roster does not necessarily mean all of their information should be displayed publicly.
DashPledge should follow the campaign’s participation and privacy controls when displaying student information.
Are student names always displayed? #
No.
What student information appears on a leaderboard depends on the campaign’s privacy settings.
Schools and families may have controls that affect how student information, including names or photos, is displayed.
Visit Privacy & Security for additional information.
Are student photos shown on leaderboards? #
Student photos may only be displayed when the fundraiser allows them and the applicable privacy setting permits them.
If student photos are disabled, the leaderboard should not publicly display those photos.
Can a teacher manually change the rankings? #
No.
Teachers should not manually assign leaderboard positions.
Rankings are calculated from eligible campaign activity or fundraising information.
If a ranking appears incorrect, review the underlying student activity rather than attempting to change the ranking itself.
Are leaderboards the same as achievements? #
No.
Leaderboards compare eligible progress between participating students or classrooms.
Achievements recognize a student for reaching a particular milestone.
A student can earn an achievement regardless of their leaderboard position.
Are leaderboards meant to be competitive? #
Leaderboards can help make participation engaging and allow classrooms to celebrate progress.
Teachers should use leaderboard information positively and encourage participation rather than treating rankings as the only measure of student success.
Students can make meaningful progress even when they aren’t near the top of a leaderboard.
What happens to the leaderboard when the fundraiser ends? #
When the campaign ends, eligible activity is finalized according to the fundraiser’s rules.
The final leaderboard can reflect the campaign’s completed participation results.
Availability after the campaign ends depends on the features provided for that fundraiser.
What if the leaderboard looks incorrect? #
First, check the underlying activity or fundraising information.
If the totals are correct but the leaderboard still appears incorrect, refresh the page.
If the issue continues, visit Troubleshooting or contact DashPledge Support.
Do not create duplicate students or activity entries to try to change a leaderboard result.
What’s next? #
Continue with the Teachers & Classrooms guides to learn about student achievements and other classroom participation tools.
