What is the grading system in the Examination module and how do I set it?

The grading system is essential for generating examination reports. myschool supports several grading formats, including:

• GPA (Grade Point Average)
• CWA (Course Weighted Average)
• Normal grading

Where to find it

The grading system options are at the bottom of the General Settings page.

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How to set it up

1. Define the grading levels first in the general settings.
2. Create the courses. When you create a course, you specify which grading levels will be used to evaluate its students.
3. Select a grading system for the course from the available formats while creating it.

Note: You can change a course’s grading system later if needed, but do it before any examination reports are created.

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