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FAQ:
What is the difference between a Gradebook and a Grade Record?
What grading strategies does Spark support?
Can I use different grading strategies in the same Gradebook?
How do I create a Gradebook?
How do I add a Grade Record to a Gradebook?
Can I align assignments to learning standards?
How are final grades calculated?
Can I customize the letter grade scale?
Do I have to use the same strategy for all students?
How can I easily view an overview of a student's grade in each class?
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Grading Strategies in Spark
Mastery Grading
Traditional Percentage Grading
Traditional Points Grading
Pass/Fail Grading
Choosing a Grading Strategy
Gradebooks and Grade Records
Gradebook: The Organizational Bucket
Grade Record: Where Scores Are Entered
Scales & Weights
Mastery Objectives