Quick Start Guide

Getting Started with ClassTempo

Learn the basics in under 10 minutes. By the end of this guide, you'll know how to create polls, engage students, and track participation.

Create Your Account

Use your school email for automatic educator verification

Free plan includes unlimited polls

Click "New Session" to create a live classroom session. Give it a name like "Period 3 Math" or "Tuesday Lecture".

Sessions can be reused for recurring classes

Generate a unique join code automatically

Display the 6-character code or QR code. Students visit classtempo.com/join and enter the code to join.

No student accounts needed

Works on any device with a browser

Click "Add Poll" and choose from multiple choice, open-ended, or word cloud. Type your question and options.

Start with a simple icebreaker question

You can add polls during the session or prepare them beforehand

Click "Launch" to make the poll live. Watch responses come in real-time and discuss the results with your class.

Toggle between showing and hiding results

Use anonymous mode to encourage honest responses

Start with low-stakes questions to build student comfort

Use polls to check understanding before moving on

Mix question types to keep engagement high

Review analytics after class to identify struggling students

Create templates for frequently used question formats

Create your free account and start engaging students in minutes.

Design questions that spark discussion and reveal understanding.

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