Create Categories & Adjust Weights in Gradebook

Using the Gradebook feature, you can break down the grade distribution for the class by customizing the weight of each component of the class you want to be counted towards the final grade. The gradebook feature will automatically calculate the final grade based on what you selected.

Watch the video below to follow along step by step to Create Categories & Adjust Weights in the Gradebook

Step by step instructions to Create Categories & Adjust Weights in the Gradebook:

1. Go to the left side of your Campuswire screen and click on the correct icon to navigate to your class

2. Once you are within your class, go to the lower left hand side of the screen and select Grades

3. Within the grades tab, click on the edit button on the right

4. Click on + Add New in the Grade distribution section

5. Select which categories you want to include to count toward the final grade when the dropdown menu appears. 

There are nine categories to choose from: Quizzes, Projects, Exams, Discussion Posts, Papers, Final, Participation, Attendance (Live Rooms) and Attendance (Lectures)

6. On the right, select the % of the final grade you want that category to be worth

7. To add another category, select +add new, and repeat step 5 & 6 until the total weight adds up to 100%

8. When you are done inputting all the categories, select Save in the bottom right corner. Your gradebook has now been updated!