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Overview
This article reviews grade schemes in Brightspace, including how to create a grade scheme for your course.
Instructions
A grade scheme range is used when an activity uses a numerical grade item. If the assessed number falls within the defined range, the learner sees the associated grade scheme and color where applicable. For example, in a Quiz, a learner receives 72%. The Grade range for a B is 70-80%; therefore, the learner sees a B wherever they can see grade schemes.
How to Review A Grade Scheme
1. From your course, in the blue Course Navigation bar, select Grades.
2. From the top menu bar, select Schemes.
3. The available University Grade schemes are listed. To review a scheme, click on the name of the scheme.
4. The Grade Ranges list the symbol and range of scores that are associated with the scheme. Start % that defines the starting threshold for the proficiency range. Assigned Value % defines the numeric grade you want learners to achieve when you evaluate them using this grade scheme.
5. Click Save and Close to return to the previous screen.
6. If you would like to replace the default scheme with another available scheme, click the checkmark in the Set as Default column to set a new default.
Create a Grade Scheme
1. From your course, in the blue Course Navigation bar, select Grades.
2. From the top menu bar, select Schemes.
3. In the Schemes tab, click New Scheme.
4. Complete the scheme details, including:
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Name (1)
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Short Name (2)
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Ranges (3), including:
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Symbol or text you want to display in Grades when the grade is set. For example, letter grade (A+, A, B+, B and so on), Pass/Fail, or text (Needs work, Proficient, Excels).
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Start % that defines the starting threshold for the proficiency range.
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Color that provides a visual cue in Grades to quickly identify grade trends.
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Assigned Value % defines the numeric grade you want learners to achieve when you evaluate them using this grade scheme.
If you want to add more ranges, enter the number of new ranges and click Add Ranges. (4)
Click Save and Close. (5)
