STEP 5. By default, no grading scale is used, and
the students see only a percentage score. If the grading scale is
used, its default is a conventional A, B, C, etc. scale using standard
percentage breakpoints (Fig. 6.31).
The sliders on the scale, however, can be moved and renamed; you can
also add or remove sliders to set practically
any scale desired. The labels on the sliders, which are used as grade
notations, are limited to a few letters or numbers; to set the label,
click on the existing label, type in the new label, then press "Return."
Use the "Display Options" under the grading scale to set whether the
scale will be used. Even if the scale is not used, the graph will be
populated as a histogram once the students begin taking the Homework,
giving a useful illustration of the students' performance.
NOTE. You can choose to apply the settings on this screen to all future
assignments created in this category, in the class by checking the
box underneath the display options. This will not include the name,
content, and start and end dates.
To complete the process, click "Next" at the bottom of the New Homework
page, check the specifications of the Homework, then click "Back"
to revise or "Save" to finalize. If you do not wish to save the
Homework Assignment, click the "Cancel" button.
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