NC Wise GradebookPOINT STYLE Grading Middle and High School

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.

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 area.

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

Progress Report >> Point Style Grading with ONE Assessment Type

Grouped all assessments (assignments) in to

ONE Assessment Type.

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

Progress Report >> Point Style Grading with

Multiple Assessment Types

Groups ALL assessments (assignments) in to Designated Assessment Types.

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

Setup My Options Screen

Step 1: Click the Setup Options button.

Step 2: Click the Preferences button.

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!

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

My Options Screen > Point 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 Weights box.

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

My Options Screen > Point 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!

Stop and make sure that you’re My Options Screen settings are correct.

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

My Preps Screen What is a Prep? A set of grading rules for a class or classes.

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

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!

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!

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!

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

My Preps Screen > Point Style Grading with ONE Assessment Type

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!

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

My Preps Screen > Point Style Grading with ONE Assessment Type

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!

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!

My Preps Screen > Point Style Grading with MULTIPLE Assessment Types

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!

My Preps Screen > Point Style Grading with MULTIPLE Assessment Types

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!

My Preps Screen > Point Style Grading with ONE Assessment Type

Stop and review your Prep Screen

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!

My Preps Screen > Point Style Grading with MULTIPLE Assessment Types

Stop and review your Prep Screen

Teacher Assistant Module (TAM)

Congratulations you have completed the configuration of your Gradebook.

You are now ready to enter grades.