Gradebook

The Gradebook is your central hub for entering, managing, and tracking student grades across all assessments.

Accessing Gradebook

1. Click "Gradebook" in the sidebar navigation
2. Select a class to view its gradebook

Gradebook Overview

Spreadsheet View

The gradebook displays:

• Student names in rows
• Assessments in columns
• Grades in cells
• Totals and averages

Column Information

Each assessment column shows:

• Assessment name
• Total points possible
• Type (quiz, test, etc.)
• Due date
• Category/weight

Entering Grades

Individual Entry

1. Click on a cell
2. Enter the score
3. Press Enter or Tab to move to next

Bulk Entry

For entering multiple grades:

1. Click "Quick Grade" or select the assessment
2. Enter all grades in list view
3. Click "Save All"

Grade Formats

Enter grades as:

• Points - e.g., 85 out of 100
• Percentage - e.g., 85%
• Letter grade - e.g., A, B+, C

The system converts based on your grading scale.

Grade Categories

Setting Up Categories

Organize grades by category:

Category	Weight	Example
Tests	40%	Unit tests, exams
Quizzes	20%	Weekly quizzes
Assignments	25%	Homework, projects
Participation	15%	Class engagement

Weighted Grades

Weights determine final grade calculation:

• Each category contributes to the total
• Higher weights mean more impact
• Total weights should equal 100%

Viewing Student Grades

Student Summary

Click on a student name to see:

• All grades for that student
• Running average
• Grade trend
• Missing assignments

Grade Details

For each grade, view:

• Assessment information
• Points earned vs. possible
• Feedback provided
• Submission date

Editing Grades

Changing a Grade

1. Click on the grade cell
2. Enter new value
3. Add reason for change (optional)
4. Save

Grade History

View grade change history:

• Original grade
• New grade
• Who changed it
• When it was changed
• Reason provided

:::note All grade changes are logged for transparency and auditing. :::

Special Grade Entries

Missing Assignments

Mark assignments as:

• Missing - Not submitted, affects grade
• Excused - Not counted in average
• Incomplete - Awaiting submission

Late Submissions

Handle late work:

• Enter grade normally
• Apply late penalty if policy requires
• Note late submission

Extra Credit

Add extra credit:

• Enter points above maximum
• Or create separate extra credit category

Calculating Final Grades

Automatic Calculation

The system calculates:

• Category averages
• Weighted total
• Current grade/GPA
• Projected final grade

Grade Calculation Example

Tests (40%): 85% × 0.40 = 34%
Quizzes (20%): 90% × 0.20 = 18%
Assignments (25%): 88% × 0.25 = 22%
Participation (15%): 95% × 0.15 = 14.25%
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Final Grade: 88.25% (B+)

Gradebook Analytics

Class Statistics

View class performance:

• Class average
• Grade distribution
• Highest/lowest grades
• Assessment averages

Trend Analysis

Track performance over time:

• Grade trends chart
• Improving/declining students
• Assessment difficulty patterns

Exporting Grades

Download Options

1. Click "Export"
2. Select format (Excel, CSV, PDF)
3. Choose date range
4. Download

Report Cards

Generate formal reports:

• Select students (all or individual)
• Choose report format
• Include comments
• Generate PDF

Publishing Grades

Making Grades Visible

Control when students see grades:

1. Enter grades
2. Click "Publish" when ready
3. Students receive notification

Draft Mode

Keep grades in draft until reviewed:

• Students don't see draft grades
• Publish when finalized

Best Practices

1. Grade promptly - Return assessments quickly
2. Be consistent - Apply grading criteria uniformly
3. Provide feedback - Help students improve
4. Double-check - Verify entries before publishing
5. Regular updates - Keep gradebook current
6. Communicate - Discuss concerns with students/parents

TIP

Use the "Mark All" feature to quickly identify missing assignments that need attention.