Question

Um, I might sound stupid for asking this... but I'm new, so I guess it doesn't matter. Anyway, what exactly do the colors for the smart score stand for? And why is there a smart score? I get it is to show how dependable you are, but is there another reason?

Answer 1

The colors of the SmartScore are basically levels for SmartScores
so 0-19 is red/orange
20-49 is orange
50-74 is yellow
75-89 is "poop green"
and 90-100 is green

as for why... http://blog.openstudy.com/2012/04/09/to-boldly-go-where-no-grades-have-gone-before/
SmartScores also reflect the "soft skills" many employers look for in employees.
"Can you work in a Team? Are you a good Problem Solver? Are you the kind of employee who is Engaged with their job?"
source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGImopr5vw4

Hopefully this had answered your questions?
Enjoy your stay! :)

Answer 2

Yes, but with the colors thing, I understand the number thing, but not why there's the color coded scores

Answer 3

I'm not entirely sure about that, but I think it might have to do with first impressions?
like while looking through a mass amount of questions everyday, one could easily tell who is a new comer and who has been around for a while, just by looking at the user's name color.

Answer 4

Alrighty then, one more question, why isn't there a subject about zoology/animals? Is there a way to open a new subject? Also, I noticed there's a subject for Spanish but not French. I know, this may sound demanding and such, but I'm currently studying in these subjects and would like to know which subject I would click to get help.

Answer 5

ah, many have asked that, OpenStudy is still a work in progress, so any suggestions or improvements you would like to make can be suggested in Thomaster's suggestion box
http://openstudy.com/study#/updates/52e0836ee4b0942cc9de3920

and this might help for languages other than Spanish? I'm not entirely sure, sorry.
http://openstudy.com/study#/groups/Language%20and%20Culture

Answer 6

\(
\begin{array}{|c|l|l|}\hline
\sf\large\color{black}{Smartscore}&\sf\large\color{black}
{Teamwork}&\sf\large\color{black}{Problem~Solving}&\sf\large\color{black}{Engagement}\\\hline
\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{100}&\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{Captain}&\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{Guru}&\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{Scholar}\\
\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{90-99}&\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{Leader}&\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{Champion}&\LARGE\sf\color{#6aaa25}{Graduate}\\
\LARGE\sf\color{#a29823}{75-89}&\LARGE\sf\color{#a29823}{Teammate}&\LARGE\sf\color{#a29823}{Mentor}&\LARGE\sf\color{#a29823}{Student}\\
\LARGE\sf\color{#d8b700}{50-74}&\LARGE\sf\color{#d8b700}{Rookie}&\LARGE\sf\color{#d8b700}{Lifesaver}&\LARGE\sf\color{#d8b700}{Learner}\\
\LARGE\sf\color{#e8921b}{20-49}&\LARGE\sf\color{#e8921b}{Recruit}&\LARGE\sf\color{#e8921b}{Helper}&\LARGE\sf\color{#e8921b}{Neophyte}\\
\LARGE\sf\color{#f36100}{00-19}&\LARGE\sf\color{#f36100}{Hatchling}&\LARGE\sf\color{#f36100}{Hatchling}&\LARGE\sf\color{#f36100}{Hatchling}\\\hline
\end{array}
\\\ \\\ \\\ \\

\Huge ☺
\)

Answer 7

Nice spreadsheet, Thomaster.

Answer 8

As for the

"Also, I noticed there's a subject for Spanish but not French. I know, this may sound demanding and such, but I'm currently studying in these subjects and would like to know which subject I would click to get help."

Language And Cultures is used for all the languages their are and the cultures of the world. I think the only ones who have their own individual subject are Spanish and Chinese - I think because they are MIT, and I think MIT and OpenStudy like cooperated or whatever, I don't know. cx

Answer 9

And great job @jigglypuff314 . ;o

Answer 10

Thank you for all the help. :3

Answer 11

A pleasure working with you. ;]