QUICK GUIDE

Creating Gradebook Categories

• Click on the Manage Tab.
• Click on Gradebook in the Group Management Frame.
• Skip the Wizard.
• Click on Categories in the Gradebook Management Section.
• Click the Add New button.
• Enter your Category Name in the Title Field.
• Enter information in the optional Description Field.
• Select your Calculation Method.
• Use all assignments (this is the default)
• Drop lowest (Fill in number in grades field)
• Use highest (Fill in number in grades field)
• Determine if you are going to use Weight. (Off by default)
• Determine if you are going to use Auto-Calculate.
• Enter optional Release Date Information.
• Enter optional Formula Information.
• Determine if you want to change default the Category Average Shown setting (On by default).
• Select your Average Format (Course Default is the default setting).
• Decide if you want to use the Extra Credit feature (No is the default).
• Click the Save button.