It is a new tool for American school teachers that allows them to use student work , test results , comments and more to create virtual report cards that are to be used throughout the year . The tool was created last year and inspired by the desire to update the " archaic system " behind the traditional report card . " It 's an immediate window into the classroom for parents , who are informed when anything is added to their child 's digital portfolio and can directly communicate with teachers . It also allows students to view their portfolios and add comments and questions , " according to MyTwinTiers.com .
FreshGrade is a new tool for American K-12 teachers that allows them to upload student work, test results, comments and more to create virtual report cards that are to be updated throughout the year. The system was created last year and inspired by the desire to update the "archaic system" behind the traditional report card. "It's an immediate window into the classroom for parents, who are alerted when anything is added to their child's digital portfolio and can directly communicate with teachers. It also allows students to view their portfolios and add comments and photos," according to MyTwinTiers.com.