This chapter covers tasks related to generating class and assignment reports. See the following topics for more information:
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Generate Assignment Reports
The three types of Assignment Reports are the Missing Work Report, the Failing Work Report, and the Assignment/Subtotal Report. The process for generating each report is almost identical.
To generate a Missing Work Report, Failing Work Report, or Assignment/Subtotal Report, do the following:
- On the side navigation menu, click Reports > Class, and then do one of the following:
- Click Missing Work Report.
- Click Failing Work Report.
- Click Assignment/Subtotal Report.
Tip: The Failing Work Report also includes a list of missing work. You don't need to run both a Failing Work Report and a Missing Work Report.
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A | In the Select Marking Period drop-down menu, click the marking period you want to run the assignment report for. |
B | Next to Report Layout, click Portrait or Landscape to set the report orientation. |
C | Next to Sort by Date, click Ascending or Descending to set which direction dates are sorted in on the report. |
D | For the Failing Work Report, enter the Failing Cut-off grade (as a percentage). Any grade below this cut-off appears on the report. Note: This setting only appears in the Failing Work Report Settings dialog box. |
E | For the additional settings, select whether or not you want to do either of the following:
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- Once you've configured the appropriate settings, click Save and Generate.
Save a Gradebook as an Microsoft Excel Workbook
If you want to export a gradebook's contents for reference or for further analysis, you can save a gradebook as an Excel Workbook (spreadsheet). This Excel Workbook will include any visible columns (except for IEP or Narrative) and any header rows you have set.
Important: Before you save your current gradebook as an Excel Workbook, make sure that your current view contains every column and header row that you want to export. To change the columns in your current view, see TeacherPlus Gradebook Templates. To change the header rows, see Customize Header Rows.
To save a gradebook as an excel spreadsheet, do the following:
- On the side navigation menu, click Reports > Save as Excel.
- In the Confirmation dialog box, click one of the following from the Select the Excel Format to Download drop-down menu:
- Excel Workbook (*.xlsx)
- Excel 97-2003 Workbook (*.xls)
View Class Attendance Report
If you need a customizable and printable report of class absences, tardies, or both, you can view the Class Attendance Report for your current gradebook. This report can be designed to present the data you need at a glance.
To generate a Class Attendance Report for the open gradebook, do the following:
- On the side navigation menu, click Reports > Attendance , and then click Class Attendance Report.
- In the Attendance Report Settingsdialog box, do the following:
- Under Print Which Boxes, select Absences and/or Tardies.
- Set a Start Date and an End Date.
- Under Report Layout, click Portrait or Landscape.
- Optional: Under Page Customization, select Header on first page only or Include Withdrawn.
Generate a Class Summary Report
To get a sense of how your class is progressing, you can view the Class Summary Report. This report can include averages, grades, and narratives for all of your students.
To generate a Class Summary Report, do the following:
- On the side navigation menu, click Reports > Class, and then click Class Summary Report.
The Class Summary Report Settings dialog box opens in a new tab.
- In the Class Summary Report Settings dialog box, do the following:
Class Summary Report Settings | |
A | In the Averages and Grades group box, select which marking period averages and exam grades you want to include in the report. You can also include the semester and final grades. |
B | In the Include Narratives group box, select which marking period(s) you want to include narratives from. |
C | Select the Print Which ID check box to print IDs on the report, and then click APID or UNID. |
D | Set the Page Customization and the Report Layout. |
- Click Save and Generate to view the report and save the page settings.
Generate a Gradebook Spreadsheet
You can generate a gradebook spreadsheet that includes student names and IDs, the Quarter, Category, Date, and Possible Points header rows, assignment columns, and the Average and Grade columns. You can also include the Grade Scale table.
Tip: If you need a more flexible gradebook spreadsheet, see Save a Gradebook as an Microsoft Excel Workbook.
- On the side navigation menu, click Reports > Class, and then click Gradebook Spreadsheet.
The Gradebook Spreadsheet Settings dialog box opens in a new tab.
- In the Gradebook Spreadsheet Settings dialog box, do the following:
- Next to Report Layout, click Portrait or Landscape.
- Next to Sort by Date, click Ascending or Descending.
- (Optional) Click Include Withdrawn to include withdrawn students on the report.
- (Optional) Click Grade Scale to include the grade scale table on the report.
- Click Save and Generate to view the report and save the page settings.
Generate a Blank Spreadsheet
If you want to grade with pen and paper, you can generate and print a blank spreadsheet. This provides you with a grid that includes the number of blank header rows that you select, a numbered list of students, and 16 columns. Often, this report is used for portable grading or attendance, or to provide substitute teachers with a temporary gradebook.
- On the side navigation menu, click Reports > Class, and then click Gradebook Spreadsheet.
The Blank Spreadsheet Settings dialog box opens in a new tab.
- In the Blank Spreadsheet Settings dialog box, do the following:
- Next to Report Layout, click Portrait or Landscape.
- In the Print Number of Header rows box, enter the number of blank header rows you want to include in the spreadsheet.
- (Optional) Click Include Withdrawn to include withdrawn students in the spreadsheet.
- Click Save and Generate to view the report and save the page settings.