Setting up AP (Advanced Placement) courses in DreamClass and correctly handling their GPA weights involves a few simple steps:
Step 1: Create a New AP Course
Go to the Curriculum section.
Click to create a new course (e.g., "AP Algebra").
Once created, click the edit pencil icon next to the course name.
Assign the appropriate credit value.
Select the type (Regular, AP, or Honors) for the course.
Step 2: Set Up Gradebook Mapping and GPA Scales
Navigate to Settings > Gradebook> Gradebook Mappings.
Select or create the mapping that will be linked to the course.
In DreamClass, numerical grades are entered and then automatically converted to letter grades based on these mappings.
In the mapping settings, set the GPA scale for each grade:
For example, Regular = 4.0, Honors = 4.5, AP = 5.0.
You can add a custom scale to match your school’s policies.
Step 3: Assign the AP Course to a Class Roster
Go to the Classes section.
Assign your new AP course to an existing roster, or create a new class roster for it.
Step 4: Assign a Grading Scheme to the Class
Within the Grading menu -> grading configuration, assign the appropriate grading scheme (the mapping you set up in Step 2).
This ensures students in the course will receive the correct letter grades and GPA points according to your scale.
Step 5: Enter Grades as Usual
As the semester progresses, enter students’ numerical grades.
DreamClass will automatically convert these to letter grades and calculate the weighted GPA points for AP, Honors, or Regular courses based on your scheme.
Video: See It in Action!
Curious to see the process step-by-step?
Watch this video tutorial for a walkthrough on setting up AP courses and grading mappings in DreamClass.
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