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Line 4 The \textbf{\index{Statistics Cache}Stat
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Line 4 The \textbf{\index{Statistics Cache}Stat
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used in computing student performance statistics. |
used in computing student performance statistics. |
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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
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Line 31 rebuilt to display the desired statistic
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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. |
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\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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