Categories are used to organize assignments by type, such as homework, midterms and final exams. Remember to select the appropriate grading period from the Periods menu before you set up your categories and assignments.
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From the Edit menu, choose Setup Categories. The Edit Categories dialog will display.
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Select the Add Categories radio button.
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Next, click inside the Category Title text box and type the Category name.
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Click inside the Abbrev. text box and type an abbreviation for the category.
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Click inside or tab to the Percent Wgt. or Relative Wgt. text box to type in a percent weight for the category in the text box provided. (This text box may not be available depending on the options you chose to base final grades on in the Preferences for Grades and Scores dialog.)
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You can also choose from category-based optional features:
To create a category that has only one assignment (such as a final or a term paper), click on the Single Assignment Category checkbox.
NOTE: A Max score and a Date text box appear when this option is selected.
You can also create extra credit categories by clicking on the Extra Credit Category checkbox.
NOTE: If MicroGrade determines that the extra credit category will lower the student's final grade, the extra credit will not be used. If the extra credit will improve the student's final grade, it will be included in the final calculations.
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If you are creating multiple assignment categories, choose from the following options:
Click inside the Number of Low Scores to Drop text box and enter a value to drop the lowest percent score a student receives on any scored assignment within a category.
Determine the amount each assignment contributes to the category. Click on the Weigh Assignments drop-down menu to select: Equally, By Points or User Specified. (This drop down menu may not be available depending on the options you chose to base final grades on in the Preferences for Grades and Scores dialog.)
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To save information, click Enter.
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When finished, click OK.