Scales: Difference between revisions
From MoodleDocs
(→See also: adding categories) |
No edit summary |
||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{Course admin}} | {{Course admin}} | ||
'''Scales''' may be used in [[Forums]], [[Glossaries]] (for rating) and [[Assignments]] (for grading). | '''Scales''' may be used in [[Forums]], [[Glossaries]] (for rating) and [[Assignments]] (for grading). Custom scales can be created where you would like to assign non-numerical or non-numerically assigned lettered grades. | ||
* The interface for creating scales is accessed by clicking the "Scales" link in any course [[Administration]] block. | * The interface for creating scales is accessed by clicking the "Scales" link in any course [[Administration]] block. | ||
| Line 7: | Line 7: | ||
* Administrators may create site-wide scales by "promoting" a scale created for a course. To achieve this, add a new scale, then use the move down arrow to move the scale from custom scales to standard scales (i.e. site-wide). | * Administrators may create site-wide scales by "promoting" a scale created for a course. To achieve this, add a new scale, then use the move down arrow to move the scale from custom scales to standard scales (i.e. site-wide). | ||
==Creating a scale== | |||
If you choose to ''Add a new scale'' from the '''Scales''' administration menu, you can create a custom scale for your course. | |||
;Name | |||
:A recognisable name for your scale that will identify it among other scales. | |||
;Scale | |||
:Define the options for your scale using comma separated options. For example if you would like two options in your scale (complete and incomplete) type: ''incomplete, complete''. You can use as many options here as you require. Other examples could include a four option scale ''refer, pass, merit, distinction'' or ''Excellent, Average, Acceptable, Hesitant (Fail)'' depending on your curriculum/course needs. | |||
;Description | |||
:Explain the methodology and/or purpose of this grading scale if necessary. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 13:14, 13 April 2006
Scales may be used in Forums, Glossaries (for rating) and Assignments (for grading). Custom scales can be created where you would like to assign non-numerical or non-numerically assigned lettered grades.
- The interface for creating scales is accessed by clicking the "Scales" link in any course Administration block.
- Scales may be created for individual courses by Teachers with editing rights or Administrators.
- Administrators may create site-wide scales by "promoting" a scale created for a course. To achieve this, add a new scale, then use the move down arrow to move the scale from custom scales to standard scales (i.e. site-wide).
Creating a scale
If you choose to Add a new scale from the Scales administration menu, you can create a custom scale for your course.
- Name
- A recognisable name for your scale that will identify it among other scales.
- Scale
- Define the options for your scale using comma separated options. For example if you would like two options in your scale (complete and incomplete) type: incomplete, complete. You can use as many options here as you require. Other examples could include a four option scale refer, pass, merit, distinction or Excellent, Average, Acceptable, Hesitant (Fail) depending on your curriculum/course needs.
- Description
- Explain the methodology and/or purpose of this grading scale if necessary.
