Coding for

Learning

Edtech

SmartTrack LMS

Client: Kaplan Test Prep

Year: 2013

Empowering Educators and Personalizing Learning for Better Test Prep Outcomes

Assessment and Verification Learning Support

A One-Stop Platform to Transform Test Prep

Kaplan Test Prep is a leader in the for-profit education industry, providing test preparation services and materials for more than 90 standardized exams. From personalized tutoring to digital products, Kaplan has continually innovated to meet the evolving needs of students and educators. To further its mission of improving learning outcomes, Kaplan envisioned a centralized Learning Management System (LMS) that would serve as a one-stop platform for managing assignments, tracking performance, and fostering collaboration.

The Challenge

Kaplan sought to create a comprehensive LMS tailored to the needs of both students and educators. The platform needed to:

Provide students with an intuitive, personalized experience for managing their learning activities.
Enable instructors to assign tasks, monitor performance, and communicate effectively with their classes.
Deliver a scalable solution capable of handling a diverse and growing user base.

This ambitious vision required a partner with deep expertise in educational technology and a proven track record of building scalable systems. Kaplan turned to Edify to bring this platform to life.

The Solution

Edify collaborated closely with Kaplan to develop Smart Track LMS, a robust and scalable learning management platform that addressed the needs of students, instructors, and administrators alike.

Edify’s role extended beyond coding; the team participated in designing the system architecture, ensuring seamless integration with Kaplan’s existing ecosystem, and adhering to high-quality coding standards. Agile practices were followed throughout the project to deliver incremental improvements and maintain alignment with Kaplan’s goals.

Key features

Student Features:

Assignments and Quizzes: Adaptive tools for completing tasks and tracking progress.

Performance Dashboards: Real-time insights into personal achievements and areas needing improvement.

Communication Tools: Internal messaging, forums, and calendar integration for seamless collaboration.

Instructor Features:

Class Management: Tools for assigning and grading quizzes, managing forums, and organizing class calendars.

Data-Driven Insights: Performance dashboards and reports to monitor individual and class progress.

Notifications: Automated email alerts to streamline communication.

Scalability and Usability:

A user-friendly interface designed to support thousands of concurrent users while maintaining high performance.
A modular architecture that allowed for future enhancements and integrations.

Technologies used

Backend Development: Java 1.6.x, Spring Framework, Hibernate
Frontend Development: JSP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery
Database: MySQL 5.x
Testing Tools: jUnit, Spring Testing, jMeter

THE IMPACT

The implementation of Smart Track LMS transformed the learning experience for Kaplan’s students and educators.

Scalable Infrastructure

The LMS accommodated Kaplan’s growing user base while ensuring seamless performance during peak usage periods.

Enhanced Educator Effectiveness

Real-time data allowed instructors to adapt their strategies and support students more effectively.

Streamlined Administration

A centralized platform reduced the administrative burden for instructors, enabling them to dedicate more time to teaching.

Personalized Learning Paths

Students could focus on their unique needs, improving test readiness and outcomes.

Why Edify was chosen

Kaplan chose Edify for its extensive experience in developing enterprise-grade educational solutions. Key reasons included:

Customized Approach: Edify tailored the LMS to Kaplan’s specific requirements, ensuring a perfect fit for their ecosystem.

Collaborative Development: Working alongside Kaplan’s team, Edify maintained open communication and delivered iterative improvements.
Proven Expertise: With a deep understanding of the education sector, Edify designed a solution that addressed both immediate needs and long-term goals.

Kaplan Test Prep’s partnership with Edify resulted in Smart Track LMS—a transformative platform that empowered students, streamlined teaching, and reinforced Kaplan’s position as a leader in educational innovation. Together, they set a new standard for adaptive and effective learning management systems.

Ongoing Process

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Katsumoto Schopenhauer
Berkeley Computing, Data Science