How to Set Up a ClassPoint Private Class (And Why You Need It)

Managing classes can be a handful.

The good thing is when you bring your classes to PowerPoint with ClassPoint, class management becomes way easier. And most can attest to this.

A lot are curious, though, about how you can make the most out of a ClassPoint private class, one of the two types of classes you can create in ClassPoint.

And in a recent webinar attended by eager educators, we’ve delved into this, showing exactly how a private class in ClassPoint lets you set up once and gamify learning all throughout.

In this blog, let’s cover the same but in a step-by-step way, so you can create your own private class in ClassPoint, add students, award persistent points, and track progress without resetting your setup every lesson.

Key Takeaways

• One setup, whole semester – Create your ClassPoint private class once with a custom code and reuse it all term.
• Exclusive access – Only pre-registered students can join using their exact registered name.
• Points carry over – Stars and badges accumulate across sessions, fueling long-term motivation.
• Manage anywhere – Set up and edit your private class in ClassPoint via the web app (app.classpoint.io).
• Real-time gamification – Award or deduct stars during class; display live leaderboards to spark healthy competition.
• Persistent data – All reports, star history, and participant progress stay neatly organized under your private class in ClassPoint.
• Groups – Cluster students into teams that collect stars collectively for semester-long challenges.
• Reset when needed – Clear star totals at term’s end or delete the class.

Public Class vs. Private Class in ClassPoint: Know the Difference

Before setting up your private class in ClassPoint, understand how it differs from a public class:

A ClassPoint private class is ideal for teachers running recurring classes with the same group. You set it up once, and it works until you want it to.

Step 1: Create Your Private Class via Web App

You can create a private class in ClassPoint directly from the web app.

1. Go to app.classpoint.io and log in with your ClassPoint account
2. Click Classes in the left menu
3. Select Create New Class
4. Fill in:
   • Class Name (e.g., “Grade 7 Science”)
   • Class Code (4-8 alphanumeric characters, e.g., SCI7A23)
   • Optional: Upload a custom class avatar
5. Click Save

Pro Tip: Choose a class code that's easy for students to type.

Step 2: Add Your Students to the Private Class

Once your private class in ClassPoint is created, populate it with student names:

1. Inside the ClassPoint Private Class you just created, click Add Participants
2. Enter names (one per line) or simply paste a list from another source like Excel/Google Sheets
3. Click Next, review the list, then Confirm

Important: Students must join class sessions using the exact name you registered. For long names, abbreviate strategically to make login faster while maintaining uniqueness.

Step 3: Launch Your Private Class from PowerPoint

Now bring your private class in ClassPoint into your lesson:

1. Open your PowerPoint lesson file and enter Slide Show mode
2. Click the class code shown in the top-right corner of your slide
3. Select Change Class
4. Find your private class (e.g., SCI7A23) and click Start New Class

Your class is now live. Students can join by:

• Scanning the QR code available, or
• Visiting classpoint.app, entering your class code, and typing their pre-registered name (exact match only!)

Bonus: Devices remember student names after first login, so no re-typing required in future sessions!

Step 4: Gamify Learning with Persistent Points & Badges

This is where private classes in ClassPoint truly shine: gamification that builds over time.

Award and Deduct Stars in Real Time

• Click the class code during your lesson → select a student → +Star or –Star
• Use stars to reward participation, correct answers, or just simple contributions
• Deduct stars for off-task behavior (optional but effective)

Watch Badges and Levels Unfold

As students collect stars in your private class in ClassPoint, they automatically:

• Level up with visual badges
• See progress grow session after session
• Stay motivated by long-term achievement

Display the Leaderboard

Spark healthy competition by showing live rankings:

• Click the Leaderboard icon in your toolbar during class
• Toggle between Current Session rank and Total Stars rank (accumulated across all sessions)

Why it works: Because points persist in a ClassPoint private class, students care about their standing both currently and overall, so it’s good motivation to see where they stand either way!

Step 5: Review Progress with Class Reports

After class ends, you can measure student engagement without having to reopen PowerPoint:

1. Just go to app.classpoint.io → Reports
2. Find your session and click to open the full report
3. View:
   • Slide-by-slide student responses
   • Total stars awarded per student
   • Activity summary and AI-generated insights
   • Downloadable CSV of participant progress

You can also access reports directly from your class page under the Reports tab.

Group Students for Team-Based Gamification

With ClassPoint Premium, enhance collaboration by grouping students within your ClassPoint private class:

1. Open your class on the web app → click Groups
2. Click Add Group, name it (e.g., “Team Alpha”), choose a color
3. Assign students to the group → Save

Groups collect stars collectively. This is ideal for semester-long team challenges, group projects, or balanced teams (pairing confident and shy students). Edit groups anytime by clicking the ⋮ menu next to any participant.

Learn more about ClassPoint Premium.

Reset or Reuse Your ClassPoint Private Class Each Term

At the term’s end (or however you’d like to stretch your private class lifecyle), you have two options:

• Reset Stars: Keep the same class and students, but restart point totals (Settings → Reset Stars)
• Delete Class: Remove the class entirely to declutter your dashboard

Either way, your private class in ClassPoint gives you full control over continuity or fresh starts.

Why a Private Class in ClassPoint Transforms Your Classroom

Unlike public classes that reset every session, a ClassPoint private class creates a living ecosystem of engagement:

✅ Points and badges accumulate, motivating long-term participation
✅ No re-registration: students join instantly with remembered names
✅ All data (reports, stars, groups) stays organized under one class
✅ Works across devices: manage everything from web app or PowerPoint

Set up your private class in ClassPoint once this term, and let gamification do the heavy lifting all semester long.

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