Adding Tutorial Credit Category


  1. Click on the "Add Tutorial Time" button:
    • This button is located under the Grade Book Categories grid.
    • It is only enabled if a Tutorial Time category does not already exist in the Grade Book.
    • The system allows the creation of only one Tutorial Time category.




  1. Category Information:
    • Category Name: This will typically default to "Tutorial Time."
    • Weight (%): You can assign a specific weight to the tutorial time (e.g., 4% of the total grade).


  1. Scoring Scale Options: Instructors can select from one of the following options to define how tutorial time is scored:
    • Enter a tutorial-time scoring scale for the term: This option allows you to enter a total score for tutorial time across the entire term.
    • Enter the same tutorial-time scoring scale for each week: This option allows instructors to score tutorial time on a weekly basis.
    • Enter a tutorial-time scoring scale for each time period: The tutorial time can be divided and scored for specific time periods.
    • Enter maximum and minimum time for the entire term: You can define the range of hours that contribute to the final score for the term.



  1. Start and End Dates:
    • Start Date: Defaults to the term start date (e.g., 08/14/2023).
    • End Date: Defaults to the term end date (e.g., 12/13/2023).
    • These dates can be adjusted based on the course schedule.



  1. Hours and Score (%) Grid: Instructors can input tutorial hours and assign corresponding percentages:
    • For example:
      • 10 hours = 100% score
      • 7.5 hours = 75% score
      • 5 hours = 50% score
      • 2.5 hours = 25% score
    • This helps map how the total time spent in tutorials converts into grades.



  1. Add and Save:
    • After entering the required details, click the Add button to finalize the tutorial time settings.
    • Once all configurations are made, click Save to apply the settings to the Grade Book.

Note:

    • The Add Tutorial Time button is only available when no other Tutorial Credit Category exists in the current Grade Book setup.


    • Once a Tutorial category is added, the button becomes disabled, preventing the creation of multiple Tutorial categories for the same course section.

This functionality ensures that each section has a standardized and clearly defined method of allocating credit for tutorial time, ensuring that students are graded consistently across sections.