Get Started with the Dashboard

The Dashboard is the first page you see after you successfully sign in. Woo-hoo! You can use the following tools and resources.

  • Help, Library, Assignments, Reading Log, Inbox, and Profile Settings

Explore the Dashboard

An image of the dashboard with numbers that correspond to the graph below the image. Number One is next to the Show Me How, System Check, and Help buttons. Number Two is next to the Change Background, Profile Settings, and Sign Out buttons. Number Three is next to the Library and reading Log buttons. Number Four is next to the Assignments and Inbox buttons.

Dashboard Map Description
  1. Show Me How, System Check, and (?)Help

Your profile picture and profile name. Selecting the profile picture takes you to the My Profile page.

  1. Change Background, Profile Settings, Sign Out

Change your background image by using the Change Background button.

Visit your My Profile page by selecting the Profile Settings button.

Leave Benchmark Universe by using the Sign Out button.

  1. Library, Reading Log

The Library button lets you see book titles, and other resources. You can also create bookshelves.

The Reading Log lets you keep track of what you’ve been reading. Read, write, and share book reviews.

  1. Assignments, Inbox

Use the Assignments button to see your assignments. When you have new Assignments to view, there will be an orange number in the top left of your Assignments icon that shows how many new Assignments you have.

Use the Inbox button to write, send, and receive messages to and from teachers. When you have new message to view, there will be an orange number in the top left of your Inbox icon that shows how many new Assignments you have.

Last Updated: June 30, 2022