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How to use the Gradebook in DreamClass

Let's set-up uour Gradebook - Quickly

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Written by Lida Diavolitsi
Updated over a week ago

DreamClass offers a flexible gradebook designed to help you organize assessments, weight their importance, and present grades Numerically or With Letters in a way that fits your reporting needs.

If you’re here, you’re probably about to watch the video. This quick guide hits the essentials so you can follow along smoothly and get your DreamClass gradebook up and running.

What the gradebook contains

  • Grade folder: A container that groups related grading items (think Term 1, or Exams, Assessments ). Keeps similar assessments together.

  • Grade columns: Each column is a grading item or category (e.g., Quiz 1, Assignment 2, Participation). Column types:

    • Point grades — raw points earned (e.g., 18/20)

    • Numeric percentages — 0–100 scale or 0-4 or 0-10

  • Weights: Assign how much each column contributes to the final grade. Make the big ideas count.

  • Mapping/display
    Decide how grades appear to students:

    • Percent only

    • Percent with a letter

    • Letter only


How to set it up (at a glance)

  1. Create a Grade Folder that matches your course structure (e.g., Quarter 1

  2. Add a Subfolder if you plan on Having multiple grades added per week for Quizzes, Tests,

  3. Add grading columns

  4. Assign weights to reflect importance (e.g., Quizzes 10%, Homework 10%, Participation 5%, Midterm 25%, Final 50%). or leave the default if you simply want average

  5. Choose a grade display mapping (e.g., 87% → B+, or 87% alone).

  6. Enter scores as you assess students; the final grade updates automatically.


Quick tips

  • Name clearly: avoid vague titles like “Test 1.” Include scope and points if possible.

  • Mirror the syllabus with folders so students can find their grades easily.

  • Revisit weights and mapping after adding new columns to keep calculations aligned with your rubric.

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