gradebook

A gradebook is a digital or physical record-keeping tool used by educators to track and manage students' academic performance. It typically includes:

Key Features of a Gradebook:
Student Information – Names, ID numbers, and class details.

Assignment & Assessment Tracking – Records scores for tests, quizzes, homework, projects, and participation.

Grade Calculation – Automatically computes overall grades based on weighted categories (e.g., 30% exams, 20% homework).

Weighted Grading – Supports different grading scales (percentage, letter grades, points-based).

Attendance Tracking – Some gradebooks include attendance logs.

Progress Reports – Generates summaries for students and parents.

Analytics & Trends – Identifies performance patterns (e.g., struggling students, class averages).

Integration – Often syncs with Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Google Classroom, Canvas, or Blackboard.

Types of Gradebooks:
Traditional (Paper-Based) – Manual entry in a ledger.

Digital (Software-Based) – Tools like PowerTeacher, Infinite Campus, Gradebook Pro, or online LMS gradebooks.