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How do I create a shortcut to Purple Mash on my device?

You can create a shortcut to Purple Mash using either your School Portal page or your Quick Login Link. The following guide will focus on shortcut creation for the following devices: Windows PCs. iPa…

Where can I find the user guide for...?

User guides & Manuals for Purple Mash can be found in the teacher's area, under the planning tab: You can also find a link to each of these user guides in this article. If you cannot find what you ar…

How do I run the MIS Sync wizard?

The easiest way to sync your pupil/staff accounts in Purple Mash with the information stored in your MIS is by running the MIS Sync Wizard. The wizard enables the creation of new users and facilitate…

Setting Tasks (Home User)

The 2Do feature in Purple Mash allows you to assign tasks to children, monitor their progress, and provide feedback. It's a simple way to manage and track learning activities. You can create a 2Do fr…

How to Bookmark your Purple Mash Portal Page

Bookmarking a webpage allows you to easily return to it. Please the steps below to bookmark Purple Mash in Google Chrome , Microsoft Edge , and Safari. Google Chrome. On Desktop: Go to your Purple Ma…

How do I assign staff to classes?

All staff accounts, including administrators, must be assigned to their classes to view pupil accounts. If a teacher is not able to see their own pupil accounts, it is likely because they are not ass…

Creating and managing Groups

It is possible to create subject groups or ability groups in Purple Mash. Pupils can be assigned to multiple groups. Please see guidance on creating groups below: Video Walkthrough:. Creating a Group…

Are UPNs required?

When setting up pupil accounts, each pupil should be assigned a Unique Pupil Number (UPN). We advise using real UPNs whenever possible, as they stay the same over time and allow pupil details in Purp…

Benefits of Individual Pupil Logins on Purple Mash

Using individual logins for each pupil on Purple Mash is essential for security, privacy, and accurate assessment. Benefits of individual logins: Personalized Task Management : Teachers can assign sp…

How do I sign up for a home user account?

Signing up:. Please visit Purple Mash Home Educators to start a trial. Making payments:. Whether you're purchasing as a new customer, or renewing, you have two ways to make a payment: Via Email – You…

Does the Purple Mash app work on mobile phones?

The app can be downloaded for smartphones; however, we cannot guarantee that the applications within Purple Mash will display correctly due to the size of the screen. We recommend using either a tabl…

Why are pupils unable to see the Display Board?

Once work has been pushed to the display board, and approved by the teacher, the display board will be visible to pupils. Pupils are unable to view a display board that is empty. If pupils still are…

How can I archive pupil work?

Before a new academic year, archiving files from the class folders helps to keep them organized for the next group. It also ensures that current pupils work is securely moved to their individual fold…

How do I clear my browser cache?

You may need to clear your browser cache if you find a page isn't loading, or before you will see a change we have made to Purple Mash. We recommend using the latest version of any of these browsers:…

What is a School Quick Login?

Quick-login links should not be shared publicly or placed on any publicly accessible websites. Accessing Purple Mash Accounts. Pupils can login to their Purple Mash account through either of the foll…

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