Grade Scales
How to create a grade scale from scratch and from a template
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How to create a grade scale from scratch and from a template
Last updated
Scales allow the gradebook to quickly sort the class into grade ranges. Typical scales are the A, B, C, D, F scale or the Pass/Fail scale.
A grade scale is a way of evaluating or rating a student's performance. The Gradebook offers a set of default scales, but it is also possible to create your own from scratch or by using a template. Instructors are only able to edit or delete scales they have created. Administrators can edit or delete any instructor scale.
Navigate to the Gradebook section and select a class. Click the Gradebook Actions & Settings button in the upper right of the screen. Select Scales from the drop-down menu.
Click the Create button.
Select Blank Scales from the drop-down menu.
Enter a new Name for the scale.
Click the Add Item button to add a new range to your scale.
Edit the Name, Min and Max values to fit your scale. Continue adding new scale items until the scale is complete.
Click the Save button to save the scale.
Navigate to the Gradebook section and select a class. Click the Gradebook Actions & Settings button in the upper right of the screen. Select Scale Templates from the drop-down menu.
Scale templates are scales that are visible across a campus. A scale template starts as an easy jumping-off point for instructors to use when displaying their gradebooks. Create, Edit, or Delete a Scale Template the same way you create a template.
Navigate to the Gradebook section and select a class. Click the Gradebook Actions & Settings button in the upper right of the screen. Select Scales from the drop-down menu.
Click the Create button and select a template in the list under FROM TEMPLATE in the drop-down menu. The scale settings populate on the right side. The name of the scale appends with the scale template name. Alter the scale settings as you would when creating a new scale.
Click the Save button to save your changes. Your new scale will display in the list of scales on the left side.
Click the Create button and refer to Grade Scales for adjusting the scale settings to your preference.