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One of the most common questions we hear from teachers is: The answer lives in BaxterBot Insights. BaxterBot isn’t designed for one-off engagement. It’s built for repeated, structured practice that helps students explain their thinking, apply ideas, and work through misunderstandings. Insights make that learning visible — without adding more work for teachers. Why BaxterBot Practice Matters Our recommendation is simple: Students benefit most from ~3 BaxterBot sessions per week. Why? Because learning improves through: A single interaction can help in the moment. Consistent practice shows patterns — and patterns are what teachers need to make instructional decisions. What You Can See in BaxterBot Insights BaxterBot Insights help you move from “students used it” to “here’s what they understand.” Conversation Themes Conversation Themes group student interactions to show: Instead of needing to read every response, you see patterns in student thinking at a glance. BaxterBot Interaction Count (New!) You can now see how many BaxterBot interactions your students have completed overall. This gives you a quick pulse check on: Interaction counts don’t measure learning by themselves — but they provide essential context. When paired with Conversation Themes, they help answer the question: Are students practicing enough for understanding to stick? Turning Insight Into Action BaxterBot Insights are most powerful when used to guide next steps, such as: The goal isn’t more data. It’s clear, actionable signals that help you respond faster. The Big Picture BaxterBot is designed to provide: Insights close the loop between student practice and instructional decisions, keeping teachers firmly in control. Bring BaxterBot Insights to Your School! We’re now offering free site licenses for the 2026-27 school year! Click here to get more information.