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Guroo Essential Classroom Games and Tools
Frequently asked questions
  1. Are group discounts available?
  2. Do my students need to subscribe to use the activities I create?
  3. Can my school pay using a purchase order?
  4. How long does my subscription last?
  5. What forms of payment can I use?
  6. Are free trials of Game Guroo available?
  7. For what subjects is Game Guroo available?
  8. How do I create a class?
  9. How do I add students to my class(es)?
  10. How do I add activities to my class(es)?
  11. How do student scores report back to me?
  12. Where can I find answers to additional questions?


Are group discounts available?

Yes! Discounts are as follows:

1-2 teachers ... $49.90 per teacher
3-5 teachers ... $39.95 per teacher
6-15 teachers ... $33.95 per teacher
16+ teachers ... $32.95 per teacher

This option is available by P.O. only at this time.

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Do my students need to subscribe to use the activities I create?

Yes, students have to sign up to use Game Guroo, but they can use Game Guroo for free. There are two ways to sign students up: The student can register themselves through the "Student Registration" and enter the access code for your class, or you can create student accounts from the "Manage Class" link on the "Classes" page.

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Can my school pay using a purchase order?

Yes. Please fax your P.O. to 800-287-4509, Attn. Game Guroo. Be sure to include the names and email addresses of all of the teachers you will be paying for on your P.O. OR Click on "Teacher Registration", choose the "Purchase Order" option and follow the on-screen prompts. You will need a P.O. number from your school or district to sign up this way, but it does ensure immediate access to the site\'s features. We will process your P.O. here and bill your school or school district.

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How long does my subscription last?

Your subscription to Game Guroo is good for six months or one year, depending on your subscription. Upon subscribing, you will receive an email confirmation message that includes your subscription's expiration date. That date can also be found under the "Account" link on the right-hand side of the page once you have logged in to your account. Your subscription can be renewed at any time, and you can choose between a six-month or one-year renewal.

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What forms of payment can I use?

At this time, credit cards and P.O.s are the accepted forms of payment. We accept VISA, MasterCard and Discover. Paying with a credit card offers immediate access to your account. If you would like to pay with a P.O., please see the question Can my school pay using a purchase order?

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Are free trials of Game Guroo available?

Yes, you can try Game Guroo for free before you subscribe. Click here for a free, thirty-day trial account, which offers complete access to most of the website's features. When the trial period has ended, you can purchase a year-long subscription to Game Guroo.

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For what subjects is Game Guroo available?

Game Guroo is available for Spanish, French, German, English, Science and Social Studies. If there is another subject you would like to see on Game Guroo, please send an email to dlittle@teachersdiscovery.com telling us which subject(s) you are interested in having available.

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How do I create a class?

Once you sign in, go to the "Classes" button on the menu bar at the top of the screen. There is a box that says "Create a New Class". In the box, type the name of your class (an example is provided as a guide). Click "Next." Your class will then be added to the "Classes" menu. To add another class, repeat these steps.

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How do I add students to my class(es)?

Students can be added in two ways. The first is by clicking on the "Register" button on the main page, and filling out the Student Registration. They will need to enter an access code (you can find it on the "Classes" page, next to the name of the class) before they will have access to any of the activities. The other way to add students is by going to the "Classes" page, clicking on the "Manage Class" link, then clicking the "Add Students" button. You\'ll enter the student\'s first name and last initial and they will be added to that class automatically. The students user name and password will be generated automatically.

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How do I add activities to my class(es)?

In order to add activities to a class, you must first add them to you activity bank. This is done by clicking on the "Activities" button in the menu bar. On this page, you\'ll have the option to create a new activity, search for activities and view the activities you currently have in your bank. Once you have activities in your bank, you can click the link that says "Assign to class", and then select the class to which you want to add that activity and set due dates.

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How do student scores report back to me?
Student scores report back automatically. To see student scores, click on "My Classes" and then click on "Manage Class." Below your activity bank you will see each activity listed with a "View Report" button. Click "View Report" and you will see a window pop up with all of the scores for that activity.

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Where can I find answers to additional questions?

For other subscription-related questions, please send an email to dstevens@teachersdiscovery.com.

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