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Upon Completion of this KB the user will be able to search for This article provides detailed workflows in how to search/add/edit Grades and Grade types within the Paradigm system.

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Assumptions

  • You have the level of access required to access the System tab.

  • You have an understanding that making changes within this function can have system wide implications.

  • You have an understanding of the grading system at your institution.

  • You have an understanding of the Australian Tertiary Education System / VET Sector.

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Field Name

Description

Assessment Grade

Grades that can be achieved for an individual assessment item

Competency Grade

Competency based learning grading

Unit Grade

Grades that are achieved at the completion of a unit

Grade Point Average / Grade Point

grade point average is a number representing the average value of the accumulated final grades earned in courses over time. More commonly called a GPA, a student's grade point average is calculated by adding up all accumulated final grades and dividing that figure by the number of grades awarded.

Fields within the Grade types

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GPA 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.

Grades and Enrolment Status Codes

Certain grades need to be paired with enrolment status codes. e.g a Fail grades needs to be paired with a Failed Status code so that the student is able to re-take the unit again in a subsequent study period and report the failed HEIMS status code for the unit.

Enrolment Status Code

Grade

Enrolled

No Grade / Select Grade

Completed

  • HD

  • DN

  • CR

  • Pass

  • NGP

  • Concede Pass

  • Withheld

Failed

Fail

Exempt

  • RPL

  • RPE

  • Credit for Prior Learning

Incomplete

Incomplete

Withdrawn

  • WD (Withdrawn)

  • WN (Withdrawn Not Failed)

  • WPC (Withdrawn Pre-Census)

  • WF (Withdrawn Fail)

Audit

Audit

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Warning

Warning

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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Be Advised

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.)

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