Grading

1. TAs are asked to select the points, assignment group, and grading method of the created assignment.

   

2. TAs can select several ways to grade the assignment, this includes the following. If not specified by the instructor, points are the most commonly applied and preferred grading method for the assignment.

   • Percentage
   • Complete/Incomplete
   • Points
   • Letter Grade
   • GPA Scale

   • Not Graded

     

3. TAs should be very careful with the option Do not count this assignment towards the final grade. Only put a check mark on this when TAs are sure it is true for the assignment. Otherwise, students have the reason not to complete this assignment.

   

4. For assigning the final letter grade of the course, and for TAs of some academic writing courses, the letter grade option should be used. After selecting letter grade, click the View Grading Scheme.

   

5. The default grading scheme contains D+ and D- but no A+. This is not consistent with the official grading scheme of Joint Institute. To modify this, hit the pencil icon shown in the red box below.

   

6. Use insert here to add A+. Delete D+ and D-. Click Save.