PowerTeacher Gradebook Middle School 36 Weeks 2015-16

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Launching the Gradebook
Before you can log in to PowerTeacher, you will need your username,
and your password. Claim your NCEdCloud IAM account by using the
link on the first page of the Intranet.
Note: Do not use someone elses password or give your password to
anyone else.

How to Log In to PowerTeacher

1. Open your web browser to the NCEdCloud URL:
my.ncedcloud.org. Click on the HB PowerTeacher 600
icon.
On the Start Page, click Gradebook > Launch Gradebook.

screen, and click Quit PowerTeacher Gradebook, or simply

close the gradebook window.

Creating Categories
Gradebook contains four pre-defined categories: Homework,
Project, Quiz, and Test which will be deleted. The pre-defined
categories will be replaced with: Informal, Formal, and Final Exam.
Note: You only need to create the Final Exam category if you
teach a High School Credit course. The categories that you create
will be available to all of the classes you teach.
Note: You will need to create the following Categories:
Informal, Formal, and Final Exam. Again, only create Final Exam
if you teach a High School Credit course.
1. Click the Plus (+) in the lower left corner of the Categories
window.

Note: The Category Set-up window will appear.

2. When you are ready to quit using the gradebook, navigate to
the PowerTeacher Gradebook menu at the top of your

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Choose a color and the score type.

Check to include in the Final Grade.
Choose to publish assignments immediately.
Check to Publish Scores.
Add a description (optional).
Click OK to save categories you created.
Repeat steps 1-10 to add the Informal category.

Deleting Categories
Note: you must delete the following categories: Homework,
Project, Quiz and Test.
1. Select the pre-defined category you wish to delete.
2. Click the Minus sign (-) to complete the deletion of the selected
category.

1. In the Category Name field type Formal.

2. In the Abbreviation field type Formal.
3. Set the default number of points possible to 100.

3. The Delete Category Dialogue box will appear. Click OK to

confirm deletion.

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9. Click the (+) at the bottom of the screen to add category
weights. Select Category; dialogue box will appear.
10. Select the following Categories: Formal, Informal; Note: If you
are setting up Q2 you also include the Mid-Term category.
11. Click OK
12. Reporting Term Setup Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4: Formal 65%,
Informal 35%.
13. Click Save.
14. Repeat steps 2-9 until all Quarters have been setup.

4. Repeat steps 1-3 until all pre-defined categories have been

deleted. (Projects, Quiz, Test)

Reporting Term Setup

Calculates the final grade for an individual reporting term and must be
setup for each reporting period. This process will need to be
completed for each class you teach.
1. Click the Grade Setup tab.
2. Select the grading term you wish to work with by clicking on
the Semester folder; S1
3. Choose the Calculation Method, of Term Weights
4. Click the box beside Q1, type 100%; Click the box beside Q2,
type 100%.
5. Click Save.
6. Repeat for S2
7. Click on the Quarter you wish to work with (Q1, Q2, Q3, or
Q4).
8. Choose the Calculation Method, of Category Weights

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Copying Final Grade Set-up
Once the Final Grade Set-up has been created for one (Q1) reporting
term; it can be copied to the remaining reporting terms (Q2, Q3, and
Q4). This process will need to be completed for each class you teach.

Semester Final Grade Setup

The Final End-of Year Grade Setup calculates the final course grade.
The Final End-of-Year Grade weighs each Semester as 50% of the
overall grade. This process will need to be completed for each class
you teach.
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Click the Grade Setup tab.

Select the F1 grading term by clicking on the folder.
Choose the calculation method, of term weights
Enter 100 for 1st & 2nd Semester and enter 0 for E1.
Click Save.

1. Select the reporting

2. Click Copy, the Copy Final Grade Setup Dialogue box appears.
3. Select item to be copied. Note select the term that you want
to copy. For example: Q1 only or Q2 only.
4. Click OK, the Copy Grade Setup Dialogue box appears.
5. Select the terms that you want the Final Grade Setup to be
copied.
6. Click Next; the confirmation dialogue box appears.
7. Click Finished.

Assignments
Assignments can be added to the Gradebook anytime during the
school year, term or semester. Assignments can also be copied
from a previous school year, term or another class. Assignments
can be made available to parents, guardians and students
Immediately, On Specific Date, Days Before Due, or On Due Date.

Create an Assignment
1. Select a class from the Classes pane. (top left of
Gradebook)
2. Click the Assignments tab. The Assignment window
appears.
3. Click the (+) button. The New Assignment window
appears.

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4. Enter the Assignment Name
5. Select the Category you want the Assignment to be
associated with. (Formal or Informal)
6. Enter Possible Points
7. Enter a Due Date
8. Check include in Final Grade
9. Enter a description for the Assignment (optional)
10. From the Publish Assignment pop-up menu, choose when
to publish the assignment: Immediately, On Specific Date,
Days Before Due, or On Due Date.
11. Click Save.

Copy an Assignment
You can copy assignments from one class to another from
current or previous term. Copy Assignment can be found in the
Tools menu at the top of the screen.
1. Select the assignment to copy.
2. Go up to Tools on the menu bar and select Copy Assignment.
3. Select the boxes of any class you like the assignment to be
added to.
4. It will copy exactly, minus any scores input. Note: if you need
to do a different date, use the Due Date drop down menu.
5. Click OK.
6. Note: If you intend to copy Assignments to a different
quarter or semester; you will need to edit the date of each
copied Assignment.

Edit an Assignment
To edit an assignment just double click on the assignment, edit
information and Save.

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Entering Scores
When entering scores, match the type of score to what you set up
when you created the assignment; numbers for points and
percentage, letters for letter grades. Scores can be entered
individually or by using the quick-entry methods.

Entering Scores Individually

1. From the Assignment tab, click in the cell that is the
intersection of the row containing the student's name and the
column of the assignment you want to score
2. Enter the score
3. Press Enter to advance to the next student and Tab to
advance to the next assignment.
4. When you have finished entering scores, click Save

Entering Scores Using Fill-Scores

1. Select Fill Scores from the Tools Menu while in the
Scoresheet or Assignment tabs.
2. You can fill empty scores if you have not entered grades or
choose the replace option to override what you currently
have if you desire.
3. Select from one of the choices, or enter a score and add a
comment if desired. Note all of the selected students in
the class will receive the score and comment that was
just entered.
4. Click OK.

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Using the Score Inspector

Adding Class Content

The Score Inspector provides the ability to add notes to yourself

about a students performance in class such as, late, exempt, or
missing. You can also use the Score Inspector to enter a public
comment.

The Content modes contain links to websites and other content

information on the web. You can add online resources that would be
beneficial to your students in your classes My Content tab. To add a link
to an Internet site:

1. Click the Tools Menu and click Score Inspector.

2. On the Scoresheet, click in the assignment column in the
first empty cell next to the appropriate student you want
to score. In the Score Inspector, you can select: Collected,
Late, Exempt, Missing, input the score and/or type in a
comment.
3. To add a comment you can type in the field.
4. Toggle between students by using the down/up arrows or
go between assignments.
5. The Clear button clears the score, comment or a check.
6. Click Close when finished. Then click Save.
Note: You can use the Score Inspector to enter a comment on the
term grade also.

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Click the Class Content tab and then click the My

Content mode.

2. Click Plus (+).

3. Enter the name and address of the website.
4. "Web Site" is the default content type. (If you're linking to a
document that resides on your schools server, select PDF or
Word Doc to match the document type.)
5. If you plan to gather several links, you might consider creating
groups of links. If so, create Content Groups much like you
created Categories for assignments, then select a Group for the
link you are adding.
6. Enter a description.
7. Click Save. The links and link groups will appear on the My
Content page.

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Student Information
The Student Info tab contains basic demographic information
about your student. For more information refer to the Student
Management feature in PowerTeacher.

HTML, or Text Export (CSV).

Types of Reports

To access student information:

1. Click Student Info tab
2. Double Click on the desired students; their information will
be displayed at the bottom of the screen.
3. To Exit click on the (x) above the student tab at the bottom
of the screen.

Printing Reports
Use the reports available through the gradebook to provide a
paper or electronic copy of student information. Report can be
personalized by entering a custom title or including a top note,
bottom note, and signature line. There are eight types of reports
available, and they can be presented in three output types: PDF,

Attendance Grid - Use to mark attendance manually.

Format to print for specific dates or no dates.
Category Total Report - View a summary of category totals
for a student or class. Choose to report a specific term or all
terms.
Final Grade and Comment Verification - View final grade
information for your students. Select to include all final
grades information or specific information, like final grade
only.
Individual Student Report - View a summary of class
information per student similar to a progress report.
Choose what grade information is printed as well as
the date range.
Missing Assignment Report - View a list of students with
assignments not scored or missing. Select to print the
student number instead of name so the list may be
posted.
Scoresheet - Print a paper copy of grade and assignment
data. Choose to print all categories or one category, and
select to include final grades and assignments.
Student Multi-Section Report - View final grade information
for all of a student's sections, not just your class. Choose
specific terms to include.
Student Roster - View student demographic
information. Select to include a variety of student
information and even format a column to keep track of
money collected or permission received.