# Grade Scales

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. 

## Creating a Grade Scale from Scratch

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.

![Gradebook Actions & Settings menu expanded](/files/-MKe5xt1YHkYXwlhfkdt)

![Grade scale view](/files/-MKeLhwyn3LDaHPVzsz9)

### 1. :point\_up\_2: Select Scales

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.

![Create a blank scale](/files/-MKeGR58txp0of0sCDNN)

### 2. :pencil: Create

Click the **Create** button.

### 3. :scales: Select Blank Scales

Select **Blank Scales** from the drop-down menu.

![Blank scale settings](/files/-MKeJ_u7fhFzl3f1ocQv)

### 4. :pencil: Name Scale

Enter a new **Name** for the scale.

### 5. :heavy\_plus\_sign: Click Add Item

Click the **Add Item** button to add a new range to your scale.

### 6. :page\_with\_curl: Edit Item

Edit the **Name**, **Min** and **Max** values to fit your scale. Continue adding new scale items until the scale is complete.

### 7. :white\_check\_mark: Save new scale

Click the **Save** button to save the scale.

## Creating a Grade Scale Template

![Gradebook Actions & Settings menu expanded](/files/-MKeQ5RUH7vUxf3BwM1z)

### 1. :point\_up\_2: Select Scale Templates

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 Template settings](/files/-MKeRNiVJmrz9YQKiCtU)

### 2. :pencil: Create the template

Click the **Create** button and refer to :point\_right: [Grade Scales](/manager/results/gradebook/grade-scales.md#4-name-scale) for adjusting the scale settings to your preference.

## Creating a Grade Scale from a Template

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.

![Gradebook & Actions menu expanded](/files/-MKe5xt1YHkYXwlhfkdt)

### 1. :point\_up\_2: Select Scales

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.  

![](/files/-MKeUTMezCEwxSm0K3EV)

### 2. :pencil: Select Scale Template

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.

### 3. :white\_check\_mark: Save the scale

Click the **Save** button to save your changes. Your new scale will display in the list of scales on the left side.


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