ProgressBook v12.0 System Manager Guide - Swoca

Set Up Average Calculation Method – Average Calcs Tab
Set Up Average Calculation Method – Average Calcs Tab
Since we selected Use Basic Calculations as the Average Calculation Method on the General tab,
and set up four reporting periods and a year-end final average on the Periods tab, we must now
configure the formula for the year-end final average.
1. On the Average Calcs tab, select Year-End Final in the Reporting Period list.
2. Select 1st QUARTER in the list in the first row of the Period column.
3. Select 2nd QUARTER in the list in the second row of the Period column.
4. Select 3rd QUARTER in the list in the third row of the Period column.
5. Select 4th QUARTER in the list in the fourth row of the Period column.
6. Enter 1 in the Weight column in for each of the four quarters.
Note: The number in the Weight column means that each of the four quarters
represents 1/4 or 25% of the final average.
7. Select Use Averages in the Select the Calculation Method list.
The Use Averages calculation method means that regardless of the letter grade that is
issued for each of the four grading periods, GradeBook uses the averages in the teacher’s
grade book for each of the four quarters to derive the year-end average. If your school
uses letter grade values to determine the year-end average, then select the Use Grades
calculation method. In that case an A has a value of 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1 and F = 0.
GradeBook adds each of the four values and divides the total by four. The result maps to
the Point Range of the appropriate grading scale to determine a letter for the year-end
average.
8. Select Use the Grade Book Grading Scale in the Select the Grading Scale list.
9. Click Save.
Average Calcs Tab
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