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#The next header is "Grade Type". Click in the field to get a drop down list of the grading types. Select the desired grade type to use | #The next header is "Grade Type". Click in the field to get a drop down list of the grading types. Select the desired grade type to use | ||
#After "Grade Type" is "Default Max Value". This will be required if a numerical grading type is selected. Type in the maximum points that will typically be used with the category | #After "Grade Type" is "Default Max Value". This will be required if a numerical grading type is selected. Type in the maximum points that will typically be used with the category | ||
− | #"Weight" is not a required field, but | + | #"Weight" is not a required field, but can allow you to set categories that are based on percentages of the total grade. If using weights '''be sure that every assignment within a section has a category with a weight value'''. Enter the value desired. Example: For 30%, simply type 30.0 in the weight field. |
#The next field is "Color". This is not a required field, but if it is desired to color code categories, click in the field to get a drop down showing different colors. Select a color to associate with the category. | #The next field is "Color". This is not a required field, but if it is desired to color code categories, click in the field to get a drop down showing different colors. Select a color to associate with the category. | ||
#Click in the last field to save | #Click in the last field to save |
Revision as of 08:16, 18 August 2014
Video How-to
How-to
- On the left, click on "Grades"
- Under the heading "Entry", click on "WebGradebook"
- At the bottom of the WebGradebook, verify the school year and teacher. Choose the course then marking period
- In the upper left corner of the WebGradebook, click on the button “Assignments”
- Under "Assignments", click on "Categories"
- After clicking on "Categories", the "Category Editor" will appear. Under the header "Category", type the desired name of a category. Example: Test, Quiz, Homework, etc.
- The next header is "Grade Type". Click in the field to get a drop down list of the grading types. Select the desired grade type to use
- After "Grade Type" is "Default Max Value". This will be required if a numerical grading type is selected. Type in the maximum points that will typically be used with the category
- "Weight" is not a required field, but can allow you to set categories that are based on percentages of the total grade. If using weights be sure that every assignment within a section has a category with a weight value. Enter the value desired. Example: For 30%, simply type 30.0 in the weight field.
- The next field is "Color". This is not a required field, but if it is desired to color code categories, click in the field to get a drop down showing different colors. Select a color to associate with the category.
- Click in the last field to save