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Standardized Test Preparation Master
Assisting learners in preparing for tests with diagnostic analytics and data-driven feedback.

Role
Duration
Tools
Target Audience
UX Designer & Front-End Developer
May 2024 — Feb 2025
Figma, WeChat DevTools, R (data analytics)
K-12 and ESL students in China
Research

Market Research
Through user interviews and historical learning pattern data across 126 test-prep students, I found that 76.2% struggled with fragmented vocabulary retention and lacked a structured mechanism to target specific test question types.
Learner Pain Points
By synthesizing user feedback and operational logs, I identified recurring pain points across test preparation cycles:
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Unfocused Curriculum
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Disconnected Retention Loops
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Passive Error Management

Information Architecture

System Architecture
I designed the product architecture around a 3-pillar structure: Course Center, Textbooks, and Personal Center, ensuring learners transition seamlessly between modular video instruction, timed drill exercises, and personalized remediation loops.

Core Task Flows
I structured three interconnected functional loops to drive engagement, retention, and conversion:
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Curriculum Exploration
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Practice & Diagnostic Assessment
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Closed-Loop Error Remediation
Conversion Funnel
Lead Conversion Funnel
I prioritized clear exam categorization (TOEFL, SAT) and popular trial courses. The video detail view integrated instructor credibility badges, modular outlines, and a modal trigger to connect with learning advisors.

Scaffolding Vocabulary Banks
I structured graded levels mapped against CEFR/Cambridge equivalents, and introduced progress completion bars, clean vocabulary testing cards with real-time timers, and immediate score summaries.

Diagnostic Reports
Learners can receive immediate score distribution grids (correct vs. incorrect breakdowns) alongside qualitative performance summaries, prompting them to connect with dedicated tutors.

Dedicated Student Workspace
The personal workspace features an automated assignment center, practice attempt history, a persistent error bank, and personalized remediation sets that filter units with accuracy below benchmark thresholds.

Data Analytics
Operational Analytics & Telemetry Engine
I added consultation CTA banners directly to the free course preview screens, boosting conversion rates by an average of 15.3%.

Diagnostic Reports Producing Higher Conversion
We leveraged diagnostic test reports to provide in-depth performance analysis to students and parents, delivering tailored study plans that drove a 17.5% increase in course conversion rates.

Reflection
Data-Informed Product Scoping and Strategy
When I defined the product strategy, I recognized that student churn in test prep stemmed from ambiguous progress tracking. By anchoring our roadmap on diagnostic reporting and CEFR-aligned vocabulary scaffolding, I ensured that every feature served a direct pedagogical milestone rather than decorative engagement metrics.
Building a Closed-Loop Learning Economy
As I architected the interface across curriculum streaming and active testing, my core focus was eliminating dead ends in the learner journey. Integrating automatic error logging directly with customized re-test sets enabled learners to convert mistakes into concrete score improvements without cognitive friction.
Bridging User Value with Business Conversion
Evaluating user performance data and consultation flows reinforced that learner trust drives acquisition. Designing structured test reports and trial video lessons established immediate academic authority, allowing our team to create an organic funnel connecting high-utility free practice tools with premium academic consulting.
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