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The Gradebook feature allows instructors to perform many different functions related to grading. Within the Gradebook you can add items, manage items, adjust the score settings, customize grade weighting, and download and upload grades.

From the Control Panel:

1. Click on the Gradebook link in the Assessment section.
   

Function Buttons

Add Item

1. Fill in Item Name field.
2. Select from the Category pull down list.
3. Type in a Description of item.
4. Set the date.
5. Fill in the Points Possible.
6. Specify an option from the Display As pull down list.
   
7. Select Options by clicking desired radio box(es).
   
8. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

 

Manage Item

1. Click on the Modify button next to the item to change.
   
2. Change the desired information.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button
4. If desired, change the order of items by clicking on the dropdown number menus in front of each item.
   
5. Click the OK button.

 

Gradebook Settings

1. Select desired option: spreadsheet settings, manage gradebook categories, or manage display options (see below).
2. Click the OK button.

   Spreadsheet Settings

   1. Click desired spreadsheet display options.
      
   2. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

   Manage Gradebook Categories (categories are how items are sorted in the gradebook)

   1. Click Add Category button.
      
   2. Fill in Title field.
   3. Fill in Description field.
      
   4. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

   Manage Display Options

   This feature lets you determine what number percentage is assigned to letter grades.

   1. Click the Modify button next to the Letter option.
      
   2. Adjust the numbers and letters in offered fields as desired.
      
   3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

 

Weight Grades

1. Click desired Weight radio button.
2. Type the desired percentage.
   
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and click the Submit button.

 

Download Grades

1. Select the delimiter: comma or tab.
2. Click Submit.
   
3. Read instructions on the Download Gradebook page.
4. Click the Download button.
   
5. Click the Save button from the File Download window.
   
6. Select location to download to.
7. Click the Save button.
8. Click Open to open the downloaded gradebook.

Note: The Gradebook .csv downloaded file is Excel compatible file, and can be opened from within Excel (File>open).

 

Upload Grades

1. Click the Browse button.
   
2. Find the desired file on your computer.
3. Click the Open button.
   
4. Click the Submit button.
   
5. Choose the imported items and the destination column.
   
6. Click the Submit button.
7. Select all students affected by the upload.
   
8. Click the Submit button.
9. Click the OK button.

More Information

Q. Can I enter all the grades for an item at one time?

A. Yes, click on the name of the item at the top of the column and you will see a list of all the students and a grade field. Use your tab key to move between fields. Remember to Submit the grades before leaving this screen.

Q: How can I sort my items by Titles?

A: The Sort Items by pull down list allows you to sort Items by Category, Date Added, Positions, and Titles.

Q: Why would I want to use the Filter Items by Category pull down list?

A: The Filter Items by Category pull down list allows you to filter items by specific Items or view all Items at the same time.

Q: What happens if I click on any of the underlined names?

A: By clicking the underlined names you will be able to access a list of options for each category. The student’s name provides such information as User Information, User Grade List, and User Details. Clicking the assignments you will be offered options such as Item Grade List, Item Information, Item Detail, Item Download, and Item File Clean Up.

 

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