Overview
The Search Grade Type menu in Paradigm will allow you to Search, Add, and Edit all the possible grades a student can get after completing an assessment, a competency, a course, or units. This article will provide a detailed workflow on how you can Search, Add, and Edit Grades and Grade Types within Paradigm in the event of a change in the Grading System of your institution.
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Assumptions
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Key Terms and Concepts
Select the sections below for a detailed explanation on some of the key terms and concepts in relation to this Paradigm feature.
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Grade Types
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Fields within the Grade Types
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Grade Point Average (GPA)Grade Point Average (GPA) is a summary statistic that represents a student’s average performance in their studies over a stated period of time, such as one semester or over the entire course. GPAs are numbers that are often calculated to two decimal places. They are used as indicators of average grade (numerically) to provide a less ambiguous and more concrete measure of student performance than a lettered grade. GPA is also used for sorting groups of students into rank order for awards and merits. GPA requires the allocation of grade points to each unit enrolment outcome. Specifically, this involves allocating a grade point value (e.g. 5) to a specific letter score (e.g. credit). Australian providers differ on the exact grade point scale to use, but the process is always the same. We implemented GPA in a way that reflects industry practice. You may define your own GPA scale by adding the relevant information to the grade schema defined in the user interface, Go to SYSTEM > Search Grade Type > search for UNIT_GRADE >, and then Edit Grade Points against each Grade Type. |
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Weighted Average Mark (WAM)
Weighted Average Mark (WAM) is calculated based on a student’s actual marks (e.g. 58, 65 and so on) and the year level and weighting level defined at each base unit. If no weighting level is defined at the base unit then the system will assume a weighting of one. Here is the detailed calculation method the system follows:
You can find the Calculate WAM button on the student’s course enrolment page.
Using the above the table the WAM is calculated as follows: 5480 / 76 = 72.10 |
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Grades and Enrolment Status Code
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Multiple Grade SchemaMultiple grades schema can be used in Paradigm at the same time for different Courses. For example a VET level course uses Competency Achieved / Competency not Achieved as opposed to a Higher Education Course that uses the HD, DN, CR, P, F system. When a Course of Study is established, the grade schema to be used for it can be selected as part of the set up. This is achieved by setting the Unit Grade type and the Assessment Grade type options within the Course record. When this option has not been set or selected (the field is left blank) the system will default to using the unit_grade for the grading system. |
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For example if a CR requires a minimum grade of 60.0 and the student achieves a 59.99 the grade will be recorded as the lower grade of a Pass. |
Implications
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BE ADVISED: Changing any of the grade values will cause historical reports to print according to the new grade values. Consult with your "nominated contact person" or other Paradigm Expert before making any changes. If you are the "nominated contact person" or Paradigm Expert for your institution and need further help, please consult the Silverband Helpdesk for more information. |
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NOTE: Updating the grading system is not a frequent or regular occurrence, and is usually done when the institution is changing from one grading system to another e.g. from Letters A, B, C, etc. to HD, DN, CR, etc. or when adding a new grading system (e.g. Vocational Learning of Competency Achieved, Competency not Achieved.) |
Workflow
Choose from below on what you want to do with the Grade Types:
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Search for Grade Types and all possible grades under each
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Add another possible grade to a Grade Type
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Edit details and conditions in one of the possible grades of a Grade Type
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