Using the Gradebook

The Gradebook in Tawaasal is a full grading system that lets you create assessments, enter grades, view performance analytics, and contribute to report cards.

Accessing the Gradebook

Navigate to the Grading section from the sidebar. It opens on three tabs:

• Assessments — Create and manage assessments, and enter grades for them.
• Report Cards — View and add comments to student report cards.
• Analytics — View performance analytics and trends.

Creating an Assessment

1. Go to Grading > Assessments.
2. Click Create Assessment.
3. Fill in the details:
   • Title — Name of the assessment (e.g., "Unit 3 Quiz", "Midterm Exam").
   • Class — Select the class.
   • Subject — Select the subject.
   • Term — Select the academic term the assessment belongs to.
   • Assessment Type — Choose the type (quiz, test, exam, project, etc.).
   • Grading Scale — Select the grading scale this assessment is marked against.
   • Maximum Marks — Set the maximum score for this assessment.
   • Due Date — When the assessment takes place or is due.
4. Click Create Assessment.

1. 1Create Assessment opens the new assessment form.
2. 2The Assessments tab — create and manage assessments.
3. 3The Report Cards tab — view and comment on report cards.
4. 4The Analytics tab — view performance analytics.
5. 5Enter Grades on any assessment row opens its grade entry page.

Entering Grades

1. Go to Grading > Assessments.
2. Find the assessment and click Enter Grades (or navigate to the grade entry page directly).
3. A table of students in the class is displayed with a column for entering their score.
4. Enter each student's mark.
5. Click Save Grades to record the grades.

Batch Entry

You can enter grades for an entire class in one session. The grade entry page is designed for efficient data entry — use the Tab key to move between fields quickly.

1. 1Save Grades records everything you have entered on this page.
2. 2Enter the mark for each student in their row.
3. 3Add an optional per-student comment alongside the mark.

Grading Scales

Your school administrator configures the grading scales used at your school, and selects one when you create an assessment. These might include:

• Numeric scales — Percentage-based (0-100%).
• Letter grades — A, B, C, D, F.
• Custom scales — Any school-specific scale.

Report Cards

At the end of each term, report cards are generated that compile a student's grades across all subjects:

1. Go to Grading > Report Cards.
2. Select the term and class.
3. View the report cards for your students.
4. Add Comments — Click on a report card to add your subject-specific comments or a general teacher comment for each student.

Report Card Comments

Your comments appear on the student's official report card. Write constructive, professional feedback that highlights strengths and areas for improvement. Add your comments before the report card is published — once it is published, comments can no longer be modified.

1. 1Generate Report Cards creates report cards for a term and class.
2. 2Filter the list by term.
3. 3Filter the list by class.
4. 4Search for a specific student.

1. 1Save records your comments.
2. 2A published report card shows this notice and its comments can no longer be edited.
3. 3General Comments holds an overall comment for the student, alongside the subject-specific ones.

Performance Analytics

The analytics page gives you insight into how your students are performing:

1. Go to Grading > Analytics.
2. View charts and statistics including:
   • Class average
   • Grade distribution
   • Performance by subject
   • Term comparison (once grades exist across more than one term)

Use these insights to identify students who may need additional support or enrichment.

Academic Promotions

At the end of the academic year, you may be asked to submit promotion recommendations for your students:

1. Navigate to Recommendations in the sidebar.
2. Review each student's overall performance.
3. Submit your recommendation (promote, retain, conditional, or graduate) for each student.
4. Add any supporting comments.

Your recommendations go to the school administrator for final approval.

Tips

• Enter grades promptly — Students and guardians are notified when new grades are published.
• Use consistent assessment titles — "Quiz 1 - Chapter 3" is clearer than just "Quiz".
• Review analytics regularly — Spotting performance trends early lets you intervene before issues grow.
• Write meaningful report card comments — These are a formal record that guardians value highly.
• Coordinate with your department — Ensure grading scales and assessment types are consistent across teachers of the same subject.