Practice Settings
localStorage (private/incognito mode or strict storage settings). You can still browse settings; the next reload will reset to defaults.Question Sources
Pick which sources feed each difficulty level. Custom mini-exams default to these picks.
LOCAL — Base Topics
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NATIONAL — Adds to Local
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IChO — Adds to National
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Difficulty ceilings
In Adaptive mode, per-topic score decides difficulty level. The two thresholds below define when the algorithm promotes you between Local, National, and IChO. Algorithm internals (recency windows, mastery floor) are admin-controlled and apply to every student.
Score below this → Local difficulty (Parts 1 & 4; Parts 2 & 3 start at National)
Score below this → National difficulty; above → IChO
Portal 2 Feedback Character
Choose who delivers feedback after each question in practice mode.
Progress
Configure how the progress dashboard identifies weak topics and questions worth reviewing.
Topics averaging below this score are flagged as weak on the progress page and trigger learning app suggestions after grading.
How many of the worst topics to surface in Study Recommendations (per part when grouped by part).
Off: show the worst N topics overall. On: show the worst N topics per question type (Part 1, 2, 3, 4).
Maximum number of learning apps shown on the home page carousel.
Questions scoring below this threshold appear in the Study Recommendations review carousel.
Mastery Table — Score Window
Controls the time range used to compute mastery scores on the home page Mastery Table. Affects topic cells, the Practice anchor (average), and the Exam anchor (most recent).
Gem Collector
Earn collectible mineral cards by studying daily. Each day of study unlocks a new gem specimen.
Topic toggles affect practice, drill, and exam modes. Each level inherits topics from the levels below it. Voice configuration, retry tuning, and adaptive algorithm internals are admin-controlled and live on the System / Config admin page.