Whats the best way to calculate midterm or other mid-session grades?
It depends on what grading system you are using—Points, Weighted, or Formula. ( If you’re not sure, click Grade Settings, and then click Calculation Options and see which system is selected.) If you’re using the Points System, you could easily create a Calculated grade item, which allows you to select which grades to include in the calculation. Be aware that the calculated item will not drop the lowest grade in a category. (See the Online Help section Creating a Calculated Grade Item). If you’re using the Weighted System, the Calculated grade item type is not recommended because it redistributes the entire weight of each category among your selected items, giving you skewed results. You could use the Formula grade item to calculate mid-session grades, but this can be tricky if you’re not accustomed to entering formulas. Your best bet is to contact ICON support. If you’re using the Formula System, you can create a Formula grade item to calculate mid-session grades. See the Online Help s
