# 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](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKe3b0nEfR2ySWfTY9L%2F-MKe5xt1YHkYXwlhfkdt%2FCMGradebookCreateScale1.png?alt=media\&token=74097aa2-6cfc-4e71-80bc-43b0607d046b)

![Grade scale view](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeKYHJWMcrdCNOBc6d%2F-MKeLhwyn3LDaHPVzsz9%2FCMGradebookCreateScales.png?alt=media\&token=04f3aa5a-16b1-4284-b0ff-2ceed968d830)

### 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](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKe7C0n54us75Q17lTV%2F-MKeGR58txp0of0sCDNN%2FCMGradebookCreateScale2.png?alt=media\&token=3a3d2a18-2f70-4e5a-92cd-9b18875101fb)

### 2. :pencil: Create

Click the **Create** button.

### 3. :scales: Select Blank Scales

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

![Blank scale settings](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeGiRwirBJz9AvQIjQ%2F-MKeJ_u7fhFzl3f1ocQv%2FCMGradebookCreateScale3.png?alt=media\&token=ecd64ae8-fa0e-49db-9019-0cf9bf984fdd)

### 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](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeNy8_MlBFJzewSQRG%2F-MKeQ5RUH7vUxf3BwM1z%2FCMGradebookCreateScaleTemplate.png?alt=media\&token=613c8920-9366-4bdd-8529-3a04edb14b1a)

### 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](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeNy8_MlBFJzewSQRG%2F-MKeRNiVJmrz9YQKiCtU%2FCMGradebookCreateScaleTemplate2.png?alt=media\&token=6d3ce904-c74a-4b75-bf3b-edd381c0f248)

### 2. :pencil: Create the template

Click the **Create** button and refer to :point\_right: [Grade Scales](#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](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKe3b0nEfR2ySWfTY9L%2F-MKe5xt1YHkYXwlhfkdt%2FCMGradebookCreateScale1.png?alt=media\&token=74097aa2-6cfc-4e71-80bc-43b0607d046b)

### 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.  

![](https://1264989499-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-M4GBugFNVBpEGB3lmhB%2F-MKeNy8_MlBFJzewSQRG%2F-MKeUTMezCEwxSm0K3EV%2FCMGradebookCreateScaleTemplate3.png?alt=media\&token=ddc93db0-5ed1-4951-a3a0-56bca68bd015)

### 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.