Gradebook Setup - Calculations

Note: For information on Grade Plan Grade formulas, see School Year Setup . For GPA calculations, see Create Grade Calculations & Rank.

To access their gradebook calculation settings in Faculty, faculty select Classes, choose a class, then select Launch gradebook. In the gradebook, select More, then Settings, and select the Grade calculation tab.

There are three calculation methods to choose from:

  • Total Points: Cumulative grade is based on the total points earned divided by the total points attempted. Select this option if the cumulative grade is based on straight points, and you do not consider the type of assignment when calculating the grade. 

  • Total Points with Weight: Cumulative grade is based on the total points a student earned, divided by the total points attempted within each assignment type. The assignment type grades are then averaged together based on their weights. Select this option if the cumulative grade is based on something like 30% homework, 40% quizzes, and 30% exams, but each assignment within those categories is worth varying points. 

  • Percentages: Assignments grades are averaged together within each assignment category, the average is used to calculate the cumulative grade based on the weights the faculty has entered. Select this option if the cumulative grade is based on something like 30% homework, 40% quizzes, and 30% exams, but each assignment within those categories count equally.

In this calculation method, the students' cumulative grade is based on the total points earned divided by the total points attempted. Select this option if the cumulative grade is based on straight points, and you do not consider the type of assignment when calculating the grade. 

  • Formula
    sum(assignment grade * assignment factor) / sum(maximum points * factor) = Total cumulative grade

A class has five total assignments, one of which is an extra credit (EC) assignment.  Each assignment is worth 4 points, and each has a factor of 1.  The student receives the full 4 points on all regular assignments, and 3 points on the extra credit assignment.

Tip: Factor references if an assignment should count more than once. For example, if an assignment has a factor of 2. In the calculation, the total points for the assignment will be multiplied by 2.

To calculate the total cumulative grade for the class, we must first add up the total points the student earned for all assignment types, multiplied by the assignment factor.

Assignment 1: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 2: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 3: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 4: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 5 (EC): 3 * 1 = 3
Total = 19

Then sum up all the assignment maximum point values multiplied by the assignment factor, excluding any extra credit assignments. 

Assignment 1: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 2: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 3: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 4: 4 * 1 = 4
Total = 16

Next, divide the sum of the points earned by the sum of the maximum points.
This is your cumulative grade.

19 / 16 = 1.1875
118.75%

In this calculation method, the students' cumulative grade is based on the total points a student earned, divided by the total points attempted within each assignment type. The assignment type grades are then averaged together based on their weights. Select this option if the cumulative grade is based on something like 30% homework, 40% quizzes, and 30% exams, but each assignment within those categories is worth varying points. 

  • Formula
    For each assignment type: sum(assignment grade * assignment factor) / sum(maximum points * factor) = Assignment type grade
    Then: sum(assignment type grade * weight) / sum(weight) * 100 = Total cumulative grade

Tip: To view a student's grade for each assignment type from the gradebook, select the dropdown at the end of the student's name, then select See student's gradebook.

A class has five total assignments and one extra credit (EC) assignment.  Each assignment is worth 4 points, and each has a factor of 1.  The student receives the full 4 points on all regular assignments, and 3 points on the extra credit assignment.

To calculate the total cumulative grade for the class, we must first calculate the assignment type grade.
For each assignment, divide the assignment grade by the assignment factor.
Add the sums together.

Assignment 1: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 2: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 3: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 4: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 5 (EC): 3 * 1 = 3
Total = 19

Then sum up all the assignment maximum point values multiplied by the assignment factor, excluding any extra credit assignments.  

Assignment 1: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 2: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 3: 4 * 1 = 4
Assignment 4: 4 * 1 = 4
Total = 16

Next, divide the sum of the points earned by the sum of the maximum points. This is your assignment type grade.

19 / 16 = 1.1875

Apply weights to each assignment type grade by multiplying each assignment type grade by its weight.

Homework: 1.1875
Weight: 50%
1.1875 * 0.50 = 0.5938

Classwork: 0.9102
Weight: 50%
0.9102 * 0.50 = 0.4551

Add all the weighted grades together and divide by the sum of the weights. Multiply by 100.
This is your cumulative grade.

Assignment type grades: 0.5938 + 0.4551 = 1.0489
Weights: 0.5 + 0.5 = 1

1.0489 / 1 = 1.0489
104.89%

The assignments are averaged together within each assignment category, the average is used to calculate the cumulative grade based on the weights the faculty has entered. Select this option if the cumulative grade is based on something like 30% homework, 40% quizzes, and 30% exams, but each assignment within those categories count equally.

  • Formula
    For each assignment type: sum(assignment grade / maximum points * assignment factor) / sum(factor) = Assignment type grade
    Then: sum(assignment type grade * weight) / sum(weight) * 100 = Total cumulative grade

Tip: To view a student's grade for each assignment type from the gradebook, select the dropdown at the end of the student's name, then select See student's gradebook.

A class has five total assignments and one extra credit (EC) assignment.  Each assignment is worth 4 points, and each has a factor of 1.  The student receives the full 4 points on all regular assignments, and 3 points on the extra credit assignment.

To calculate the total cumulative grade for the class, we must first calculate the assignment type grade.
For each assignment, divide the assignment grade by the maximum points, and multiply by the assignment factor.
Add the sums together.

Assignment 1: (4 / 4 * 1) = 1
Assignment 2: (4 / 4 * 1) = 1
Assignment 3: (4 / 4 * 1) = 1
Assignment 4: (4 / 4 * 1) = 1
Assignment 5 (EC): (3 / 4 * 1 ) = .75
Total = 4.75

Then sum up all the assignment factors, excluding any extra credit assignments. 

Assignment 1: 1
Assignment 2: 1
Assignment 3: 1
Assignment 4: 1
Total = 4

Next, divide the assignment averages by the sum of the factors. This is your assignment type grade.

4.75 / 4 = 1.1875

Apply weights to each assignment type grade by multiplying each assignment type grade by its weight.

Homework: 1.1875
Weight: 50%
1.1875 * 0.50 = 0.5938

Classwork: 0.9102
Weight: 50%
0.9102 * 0.50 = 0.4551

Add all the weighted grades together and divide by the sum of the weights. Multiply by 100.
This is your cumulative grade.

Assignment type grades: 0.5938 + 0.4551 = 1.0489
Weights: 0.5 + 0.5 = 1

1.0489 / 1 = 1.0489
104.89%