Scales & Weights

What are Scales and Weight Categories in Spark?

What’s the difference between a “saved” scale/weight set and a copied one?

What happens when I use a saved scale or weight set in a grade record?

What happens if I change a saved scale or weight set later?

When should I use a saved scale or weight set?

When should I copy a scale or weight set?

What happens if I create a grade record with no scale?

How can I ensure that grade records from previous terms will not be changed if a saved scale is changed?

What is a Mastery Scale?

How do I create a mastery scale?

How do I select a saved scale when creating a mastery record?

Can I create a grade record that has its own specific scale?

How can I edit or change the mastery scale after creating a grade record?

I created a mastery grade record with no scale. How do I add one?

What is an Objective Calculation Method?

What is a Final Result Calculation Method?

How are final scores calculated in Mastery Grading?

How can I customize how final scores are calculated?

Can I make a mastery record count toward a student’s GPA and credits?

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?

I created a traditional 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 %” ?

How is the final grade calculated?

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%?