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 used in computing student performance statistics.  used in computing student performance statistics.
   
 Much of the time spent computing statistics is actually used to  Much of the time spent computing statistics is actually used to
 compile student data into a more useful format, the temporary course  compile student data into a more useful format; the temporary course
 cache.  Normally student data is maintained in an archived format  cache.  Normally student data is maintained in an archived format,
 which does not provide for rapid access.  Since each student's data is  which does not provide for rapid access.  Since each student's data is
 stored on their home server in their account, and not with the course,  stored on their home server in their account, and not with the course,
 it takes time to compile the data and store it in the temporary course  it takes time to compile the data and store it in the temporary course
Line 31  rebuilt to display the desired statistic Line 31  rebuilt to display the desired statistic
 statistics should not require you to press this button, but it is here  statistics should not require you to press this button, but it is here
 for completeness.  for completeness.
   
 \textbf{Update Caches} checks the students record for updates since their   \textbf{Update Caches} checks the students' records for updates since when their 
 data was compiled.  Any changes to the student's record for your  data was compiled.  Any changes to the students' record for your
 course will be reflected after this button has been pressed.  The  course will be reflected after this button has been pressed.  The
 \textbf{Update Caches} button is useful if your students are currently  \textbf{Update Caches} button is useful if your students are currently
 completing a homework set and you wish to evaluate their progress in  completing a homework set, and you wish to evaluate their progress in
 the time your statistics were generated.  the timeframe your statistics were generated.
   
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