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1. Which marking column do I use? Use the marking column that reflects the school calendar. Do not select the "mid" marking column - this is a column where midterm grades are posted automatically. It is for viewing purposes only. Helpful Hint: Be sure to change the marking column when you have posted your grades at the end of the quarter and are ready to add grades for the following quarter.
2. What is the purpose of the Quarter_Mid marking column? Do I enter grades here? The Qtr Mid marking Column represents the grade that will be posted for that quarter’s Midterm. Nothing will appear in this column until your grades are posted by the administration. Do not enter your grades here; use the regular marking column instead.
3. How do I set up the categories of my grade book? Click Set-Up Click Categories:
Choose Marking Column (Qtr __) Class
(Reading…) Determine
Marking Column Grades Using (category averages or assignment grades) Click on New:
Fill in Name
Default Name (if desired)
Graded (Yes or No)
Number to Drop
Choose Grading Scale
Calculation Type (Using Points or Averages)
Factor (This must be at least 1)
Percent of Grade
4. How do I enter assignment grades? After setting up the assignment: Click on Grades, Find the matching assignment, and type the grades in the column. Be sure to save after entering a column of grades so that your grade book is interacting with the database..
Click
on the Set up tab Assignments:
Check to make sure The Student Due Date falls within the quarter’s date
range.
Categories: Check to make sure that there is a factor of at
least 1 in the Factor box.
Yes, You may enter the grades in the Quarter ___ Grade column. You will not be able to use the Fill Down option.
7. Do skill grades carry over from midterm to the end of the quarter? Yes, the grades will reflect what you posted at midterm.
8. Do skill grades carry over from term to term? No, you must enter the grades in the skill area each quarter.
9. How do I print a progress report for a student? Choose Reports
at the top of the FAWeb screen. In the Marking Column,
choose which Quarter (s) you would like to include.
Choose:
Run For: “Students in classes” or “Advisees”
Report Type: “Summary”
or “Detailed”
You may also run a report
to “Only include
students with a Marking Column Grade lower than ____”
Click
on the Classes Tab
Choose which classes you
would like to include
Click
on the Students Tab
Choose which students you
would like to include
Click
on the Assignments Tab
Choose which assignments
you would like to include
Click
on the Format Tab
Choose which details you
would like included in your report, such as missing assignments.
Click
on the Preview Tab
After the reports are
visible on your screen you may choose to Print.
Click on the Print button
To print, you may use the
Ctrl+P or use the tool bar (File then Print)
10. How do I get an average for Math timed tests without having it affect the overall average? Set up a category for Timed Tests with a Factor of 1. Then set up a category for Math with a Factor of 99.
11. How do I see a yearly average for my students? Click
on Marking Column within Grades, click on Multiple This will show you the quarter averages, however, it does not calculate the End of the Year Average.
12. How can I view attendance from another quarter? In Attendance, choose
which quarter you would like to view on the drop down menu.
In order to view the quarter, you will need to choose Customize
and then Dates to Include must contain the
E-mail your request to the guidance counselor.
14. How can I view the grades students in my homeroom are earning in other classes? In any grade book,
click on a student’s name Then choose the
Progress Tab at the top of the page Choose which Marking
Column you want to view Scroll down the screen
to view all of the classes for which the student earns grades
Midterm/Report Card Procedures You must mark each course as "Ready."
2. What do I need to check before marking a course as "Ready"? Check to make sure that your categories have a Factor of at least 1 Check that you have entered skill grades for all courses with skill grades requirements. Check that there is a grade in the Quarter_ Grade column.
Check to make sure that
each course has been marked as ready. Then save each course before switching grade books.
Make sure that you have filled out each of the Skill Areas for the classes that require this. "grade not present in the translation table <blank>" Check that there is a grade in the Quarter_ Grade column. Check to make sure that each Category has a Factor of at least 1. "class not marked as ready to post" Choose each course and make sure that you have chosen Ready in the Posting Status area. Be sure to save each course before choosing another grade book. |
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