Welcome to Tiger Grades 🐅
Tiger Grades is a revolutionary WordPress plugin that transforms education management through intelligent automation, seamless cloud integration, and real-time grade synchronization. Built with enterprise-grade architecture and modern PHP patterns, Tiger Grades empowers educators with tools that were previously only available to large institutions.
🚀 What Makes Tiger Grades Special?
Tiger Grades isn't just another gradebook—it's an education intelligence platform that bridges the gap between traditional classroom management and modern cloud-based workflows:
- 🏫 Multi-Role Architecture: Seamlessly orchestrates workflows for teachers, parents, students, and administrators
- ☁️ Azure-Powered Backend: Leverages Microsoft Graph API and Azure Functions for enterprise-scale reliability
- 📊 Real-Time Synchronization: Bi-directional sync between Excel/OneDrive gradebooks and WordPress
- 🌐 Internationalization Ready: Built-in support for English and Mandarin with extensible translation framework
- 🔐 Enterprise Security: JWT authentication, role-based permissions, and GDPR-compliant data handling
✨ Revolutionary Features
🎯 Intelligent Class Management
// Automated gradebook creation via Azure Functions
$teacher->createClass([
'title' => 'Advanced Mathematics',
'type' => 'Math',
'students' => '25-50',
'categories' => '5-10'
]);
// Result: Excel gradebook auto-created in OneDrive
- Smart Enrollment Codes: Auto-generated 6-digit codes with QR code sharing
- Azure Integration: Automated OneDrive folder and Excel gradebook creation
- Real-Time Status Updates: WebSocket-style updates for class activation
- Dynamic Category Management: Weighted grading categories with live calculation
📈 Advanced Grading Engine
- Multi-Semester Support: Handle complex academic calendars with ease
- Category Weighting: Sophisticated percentage-based grade calculations
- Standards-Based Grading: Support for traditional and competency-based systems
- Automated Analytics: Progress tracking with visual trend analysis
- PDF Export Pipeline: Professional report cards with customizable templates
🔗 Microsoft 365 Deep Integration
// Real-time grade fetching from Excel via Graph API
const grades = await fetch('/wp-json/tiger-grades/v1/report-card', {
headers: { 'Authorization': `Bearer ${token}` }
});
// Direct Excel integration - no manual imports needed
- Graph API Integration: Direct connection to Microsoft 365 ecosystem
- OneDrive Synchronization: Seamless file management and backup
- Excel Formula Support: Maintain complex spreadsheet logic
- Azure Functions Orchestration: Serverless microservices for scalability
🎯 Perfect For
🏫 K-12 Schools
Modern gradebook solutions with enterprise security and parent engagement tools
🎓 Tutoring Centers
Multi-teacher coordination with centralized student progress tracking
🏠 Homeschool Networks
Collaborative education management for homeschool cooperatives
📚 Educational Consultants
Cross-program student tracking with detailed analytics
🛠️ Technical Excellence
Tiger Grades showcases modern PHP development practices and enterprise architecture:
Core Architecture
- 🏗️ Object-Oriented Design: Namespaced PHP classes with dependency injection
- 📡 RESTful API Layer: Comprehensive endpoints with JWT authentication
- 🗄️ Advanced Database Schema: Normalized tables with foreign key constraints
- 🔄 Event-Driven Updates: Database triggers for automated status management
Integration Ecosystem
- Microsoft Graph API: OAuth 2.0 client credentials flow
- Azure Functions: Serverless orchestration for gradebook creation
- WordPress Plugin API: Native hooks, filters, and shortcode system
- Modern Frontend: Vanilla JavaScript with AJAX and real-time updates
Security & Compliance
- 🔐 Multi-Layer Authentication: WordPress sessions + JWT tokens
- 👥 Role-Based Access Control: Granular permissions per feature
- 🛡️ GDPR Compliance: Data minimization and privacy by design
- 🚨 Input Validation: Comprehensive sanitization and escape protocols
📈 Getting Started Paths
Choose your journey based on your role and needs:
🎉 Latest Release: v0.1.1
Our latest release brings revolutionary Azure integration, enhanced API architecture, and robust class management workflows. Major highlights include:
- 🆕 Microsoft Graph API Integration: Direct Excel/OneDrive synchronization
- ⚡ Azure Functions Orchestration: Serverless gradebook creation pipeline
- 🔧 Enhanced REST APIs: Comprehensive endpoints for all user roles
- 📱 Mobile-Optimized UI: Responsive design for all devices
- 🌍 Multilingual Support: English and Mandarin localization
🌟 What Educators Say
"Tiger Grades transformed our tutoring center's workflow. The automatic Excel integration saves us 10+ hours per week, and parents love the real-time grade access!" — Sarah Chen, Director of Academic Excellence
Tiger Grades works best with Microsoft 365 Education accounts. Set up your Azure app registration first for seamless OneDrive integration!
Ready to revolutionize your educational workflow?
Start with our Installation Guide and join the growing community of educators using Tiger Grades to streamline their teaching and engage their students' families like never before!
🎯 Pro Tip: Check out our Microsoft Integration guide to unlock the full potential of cloud-based gradebook management!