Set Weights / Categories for Assignments

To enter categories/weights simply:

1. Log in and click on "Class" at the center top of the screen
2. Select a class from the boxes by clicking on the image for the class you wish to add or edit categories/weights      
3. Click on "Settings" in the bottom left hand corner of the screen
4. Click on the grey bar titled "Assignment Categories"
5. Below "Category" enter the first category (Test, Quiz, Participation, etc.) for the subject you have selected

6. Click "Add More" to enter more categories

   Note: Once entered, you can choose to weight these or not

7. To weight the categories, click "yes" above the categories and enter the weight beside each
8. The weights must equal 100%
9. If not weighted, click no and all categories will be averaged equally

The key difference between "points-based" and "percentage-based" settings for assignment categories lies in how the category's weight is applied to the overall grade:

• Points-Based:

• Primarily on the total number of points earned within a category.
• Example:
• Test 1: 85/100 points
• Test 2: 92/100 points
• Total Points: 177/200 points
• The 40% weight is applied to the total points earned.

• Percentage-Based:
• Test 1: 85%
• Test 2: 92%
• Average Percentage: 88.5%
• The 40% weight is applied to the average percentage.

Which to Choose:

Points-Based:

• Simpler to understand and calculate.
• May be more suitable for classes where assignments have varying point values.

Percentage-Based:

• More accurately reflects a student's performance within a category, especially when assignments have different point values.
• Can provide a clearer picture of a student's understanding of the concepts covered in the category.

Recommendation:

• Consult with other teachers or your school's instructional technology department for guidance on which method best suits your grading and reporting needs.
• Consider the specific needs of your students and the types of assignments you will be giving

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