1. NC Wise Gradebook PERCENT STYLE Grading Middle and High School Cabarrus County Schools Developed By: Jennifer Jenkins July 2008

2. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) 1.Open an Internet Browser & go to the NC Wise website >> http://esis.ncwise.org 2.Login to the Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) Enter Username Password Database 3.After login, the user may see the Class Change Notification screen. Read the list then click the Check All button and click OK.

3. TAM Vocabulary Assessments: Terms used in TAM for student assignments. Assessments are instructional and attached by the teacher to an assessment type from a list created by the LEA. Teachers cannot change the assessment types. Assessment >> Assignment: These terms are interchangeable. Assessment Types: Activities given to students for which a grade will be taken. Example: Homework, Quiz, Test, etc. Prep: A set of grading rules for a common class or subject.

4. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) Progress Report >> Percent Style Grading with Multiple Assessment Types Groups ALL assessments (assignments) in to Designated Assessment Types.

5. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) Setup My Options Screen Step 1: Click the Setup Options button. Step 2: Click the Preferences button.

6. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Options Screen Review the My Options Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your Gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period!

7. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Options Screen > Percent Style Grading Review the My Options Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your Gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period! Check the Use Assessment Type Weights box.

8. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Options Screen > Percent Style Grading Stop and make sure that your My Options Screen settings are correct.

9. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen What is a Prep? A set of grading rules for a common course/subject.

10. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen Review the My Prep Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your Gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period! If you are creating ONE Prep please name the Prep Your NC Wise Username-Subject Area. Example: Candace Parker-Science If you are creating MORE than one Prep please name the Prep Your Username-Course Name. Example: Candace Parker-AP Chemistry

11. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen Review the My Preps Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period!

12. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen Review the My Preps Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period!

13. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen Review the My Preps Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period!

14. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen > Percent Style Grading With Multiple Assessment Types Review the My Preps Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period!

15. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) My Preps Screen > Percentage Style Grading Review the My Preps Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period!

16. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) Review the My Preps Screen. Make sure you have the correct settings for your gradebook. Once the settings are saved you CANNOT CHANGE THE GRADEBOOK SETTINGS during the grading period! Prep Detail for Percent Style Grading Stop and review your Prep Screen

17. Teacher Assistant Module (TAM) Congratulations you have completed the configuration of your Gradebook. You are now ready to enter grades.