How does a weighted gradebook work?
In the setup Preferences, you can have your gradebook set up based on “Points” or “Percentage.” The latter essentially means you want the grades to be weighted. In a weighted gradebook, the categories (listed on the right column of the gradebook under 1. Categories), would typically be something like this: Homework assignments – 50% of the grade Group project – 25% Final exam – 25% Then, under 2. Assignments, you flesh out the items associated with those categories. For instance, you might have five homework assignments that are making up that 50% portion of the grade. Simply enter them under 2. Assignments, assign them to the Homework Assignments category, and ANGEL will automatically make each of the five items worth 10% of the grade. It doesn’t matter, really, how many points you assign to the 2. Assignment items. ANGEL will do the calculating of the percentage weights regardless of the individual point values. For free assistance with developing your gradebook, whether weighted or
