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The Grade Blocks

12-16 is a flexible grade keeper. It includes 16 adjustable blocks for grades. Think of each block being for one part (1/16th) )of a class or a chapter or module in a book.In each block, you choose grade weights for up to 3 areas. Each grading block can be different. You can adjust each block to suit the work. For help with Lab WU see: Lab WU Help

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This page refers to adding grades to the worksheets in tabs 1-12.

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Worksheets 1-12- Adding Grades

Grades and points/credit are added in the white areas of each Module/Chapter block.
importantGrades are added to the upper three rows.
Credit/points are added to the lower two rows.

adding gradesTo add a grade from a test, quiz, lab book report, or other graded work, just type the number such as 88 in the upper three rows and the 88 will be converted to 88%.

To add points or credit, type a number in any of the lower two rows. Type numbers such as -1, 1, 1/2, .5, etc. The actual value of the number will be added to the module/chapter score.

 

Worksheets 1-12- Grade Weight Options

The grade keeper can keep wieghted grades or not. The upper three rows can each have a weight or not. At least ONE of the rows must have a weight. If a row has no weight, don't add grades in that row because they will not count.

One Row - One Weight of 100%

100%This image shows only one row with the weight of 100%. With this option only 4 grades can be entered.

Two Rows - Weight Error Appears

100%This image shows two rows have weights but they do not total 100%. When this happens, a warning appears on the right side of the grade block.

Two Rows - Weight Totals 100%

100%This image shows two rows with weights and they add up to 100%. All is right in the universe again.

Three Rows - Be Sure to Enter a Grade in Each of the Three Rows

100%This image shows three rows with weights and they add up to 100%. When you use weights in all three rows, be sure to enter at least one grade to each of the three rows.