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GPA Attempt Types
When calculating a student's GPA, you may want to consider the number of times he or she
attempts to take a course. An attempt is a numerical expression to determine the length of
the term. The name of the attempt type is the first letter of the term abbreviation, such as Y
for year or S for semester. The corresponding number is the numeric expression, using
decimals for fragments of the term.
Attempt types are used by the gpa_attempts() function. Attempts for a grade are
determined by looking up the first character of the store code or term abbreviation, which is
listed with the attempt type. If a match is found, the value specified for the attempt type is
returned. If a match is not found, zero is returned as a result of that function. For more
information on functions, see Formulas for Calculation Methods.
How to Add GPA Attempt Types
If you are using the gpa_attempts() function, set up GPA attempt types to factor the
number of times a student takes a course in GPA calculations. Otherwise, it is not necessary
to create attempt types.
You must log in to the district office before performing this procedure.
1. On the start page, choose District from the main menu.
2. Click GPA Calculations. The GPA Settings page appears.
3. Click Attempt Types. The GPA Attempt Types page appears.
4. Click New. The GPA Attempt Type page appears.
5. Use the following table to enter information in the fields:
Field
Name
Value
Description
Description
Enter the name of the attempt type, which is the first letter
of the term abbreviation.
Enter the value of the attempt type.
Enter a description for the attempt type.
6. Click Submit. The GPA Attempt Types page displays the new attempt type.
How to Edit GPA Attempt Types
You must log in to the district office before performing this procedure.
1. On the start page, choose District from the main menu.
2. Click GPA Calculations. The GPA Settings page appears.
3. Click Attempt Types. The GPA Attempt Types page appears.
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