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#In the upper left corner of the WebGradebook, click on '''Assignments''', '''Categories''', then '''Category Editor'''. | #In the upper left corner of the WebGradebook, click on '''Assignments''', '''Categories''', then '''Category Editor'''. | ||
#Under the header '''Category''', type the desired name of a category. Example: Test, Quiz, Homework, etc. | #Under the header '''Category''', type the desired name of a category. Example: Test, Quiz, Homework, etc. | ||
| + | #*If only one category is available, then that category will be defaulted when created a new assignment. | ||
#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. | ||
#D'''efault Max Value''' will be required if a numerical grading type is selected. Type in the maximum points that will typically be used with the category. | #D'''efault Max Value''' will be required if a numerical grading type is selected. Type in the maximum points that will typically be used with the category. | ||
Revision as of 06:16, 15 January 2018
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 Assignments, Categories, then Category Editor.
- Under the header Category, type the desired name of a category. Example: Test, Quiz, Homework, etc.
- If only one category is available, then that category will be defaulted when created a new assignment.
- 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.
- Default Max Value 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 and click on the green Save box.
- 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.
