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Traditional Grading
FAQ:
What is the difference between percentage-based and points-based grading?
Can I choose between percentage and points grading?
How do I create a grade record using the traditional percentage strategy?
How do I create a grade record using the traditional points strategy?
What’s the difference between Table View, Student View, and Graded Items in a grade record?
What is a traditional scale?
How do I create a traditional scale?
How do I select a saved scale when creating a traditional record?
Can I create a grade record that has its own specific scale?
How can I edit or change the traditional scale after creating a grade record?
What happens if I create a grade record with no scale?
I created a grade record with no scale. How do I add one?
What is the difference between a basic and advanced scale?
What is meant by “Final Grade Calculation Passing %” ?
What are category weights?
How do I create weight categories?
How do I select a saved weight set when creating a traditional record?
Can I create a grade record that has its own specific category weight set?
Can I use weights with points-based grading?
What does Weight % mean?
Do my weights need to add up to 100%?
How do I grade an assignment submission?
How do I enter grades in a grade record without using an assignment submission?
How is the final grade calculated?
Where can I view a student's current grade average?
How is GPA calculated?
Can I override a student’s final grade?
How can instructors keep notes about a student's grade?
How can I share grades with guardians or students?
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What is Traditional Grading?
How to Create a Grade Record Using Traditional Grading
Traditional Percentage Grade Records
Traditional Points Grade Records
Scales & Weights
Recording Student Grades
Grading an Assignment Submission
Entering Grades in the Grade Record
Managing Final Grades
How Final Grades Are Calculated
Viewing Final Grades
Customizing a Student's Final Grade