Educator Tools

    Using the Gradebook

    Configure grade categories, manage scores, and calculate final grades.

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    Using the Gradebook

    The gradebook provides comprehensive grade management with weighted categories and automatic calculations.

    Gradebook Setup

    Access Gradebook

    • Go to Educator Dashboard
    • Select your course
    • Click "Gradebook" tab

    Grade Categories

    Create categories like:

    • Homework (20%)
    • Quizzes (30%)
    • Exams (40%)
    • Participation (10%)

    Category Settings

    For each category:

    • Weight percentage
    • Drop lowest scores
    • Late penalty rules
    • Category color

    Managing Grades

    Automatic Entry

    Grades from Bevinzey assignments are entered automatically:

    • Question sets
    • Practice sessions
    • Assigned work

    Manual Entry

    Add grades for:

    • External assignments
    • Participation
    • Extra credit
    • Adjustments

    Grade Override

    Override automatic grades with:

    • New score
    • Reason for change
    • Date of override

    Viewing Grades

    Student View

    See all students with:

    • Category scores
    • Weighted average
    • Letter grade
    • Trend indicator

    Assignment View

    See all assignments with:

    • Class average
    • High/low scores
    • Submission count
    • Late submissions

    Individual Student

    Detailed view showing:

    • All grades
    • Weight calculations
    • Missing work
    • Final grade projection

    Grade Calculations

    Weighted Average

    Automatic calculation based on:

    • Category weights
    • Individual scores
    • Dropped lowest (if configured)

    Grade Scale

    Customize letter grade cutoffs:

    • A: 90-100%
    • B: 80-89%
    • C: 70-79%
    • D: 60-69%
    • F: Below 60%

    Final Grade

    End-of-course grade calculation:

    • All categories included
    • Curve option available
    • Manual adjustment possible

    Export & Reporting

    Export Options

    • CSV format
    • Excel compatible
    • LMS-ready formats

    LMS Sync

    If LMS integrated:

    • Push grades to LMS
    • Sync roster
    • Update automatically
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