Choosing a Grading Format
When creating an assignment, select the Grading Format option in the New Assignment menu to view the list of grading formats that are available for use when entering grades on submitted student work.
The Grading Formats include:
Points: a numerical score with a preset maximum.
Custom Entry: any text or character, including letters, numbers and emojis.
Completion: a selection of either "complete" or "incomplete".
No Grade: indicates that this assignment is not being assessed with a grade.
When Points is selected as the Grading Format, a text field will appear where you can set the maximum number of points for the assignment.
✍️ Grading Formats can always be changed after an assignment has been created. If a grade has already been assigned, it will automatically switch to the new corresponding format.
Using Grading Formats in Assignments
Setting the grading format when creating an assignment will change how the grade is typed, entered, or selected for each student. The grading format will be the same for each student that submitted work in the assignment.
The assigned grade for a student will also be displayed next to the student's name in the assignment's student list.
Points will display as a number over the maximum number of points set for the assignment.
Custom Entry will display the letter, number, or emoji typed into the grade input field.
Completion will display a drop-down list of options including "complete" and "incomplete".
If No Grade is selected as the grading format for the assignment, the Grade input box will be replaced with a label of “No Grade”.
Adding a Grade
You can add grades from within a document or the assignment folder.
The format of the grade is dependent on the Grading Format option selected in the assignment settings when creating the assignment.
For example, if the "points" format is selected, you will only need to enter the number of points awarded to this student. If "custom entry" is selected, you can use any character for your grades, including numbers, letters, and emojis.
✍️ Try replacing traditional grading systems with emojis for a fun twist!
Grading from the Assignment Folder
After navigating to an assignment within your Showbie class, select the student who will receive the grade, then tap the Grade box or dropdown and type in or select their grade for the assignment.
Grading from within a Document
While viewing a file or document within an assignment, tap on the checkmark icon. Then, in the menu that appears, enter the student's grade into the grade box.
Quick Marking
With quick marking, you can streamline your grading process in Showbie. Staying in one file, you can quickly cycle through your student list and add grades for each student without needing to close the document.
Quick Marking on the iPad
(Legacy documents):
Go to any class or assignment and open any file.
If you're viewing a document in the Materials list, tap on the people icon in the top left corner and select a student.
Once you're viewing a student's file, add your grades by tapping the checkmark icon in the top right corner.
In the menu that appears, enter the student's grade into the grade box.
Tap Done when finished.
Using the student selector in the top left corner, you can swipe left/right to quickly switch between students. You can also click the document icon to expand a list of other files they have submitted to this assignment.
(New Documents):
From the Materials list, open the Document.
Tap the Materials Bubble in the bottom of the Document.
Select the Student from the Student selector that you would like to grade.
Add the desired status or score in the grading box.
Continue marking students in your class list by clicking the left/right arrows in the student selector or clicking the student's name and choosing a different student in the list.
Quick Marking on the Web
(Legacy Documents):
Go to any class or assignment and open any file.
If you're viewing a document in the Materials list, click on the people icon in the top right corner and select a student.
Once you're viewing a student's file, add your grades by tapping the checkmark icon in the top right corner.
Add the desired grade in the grade box at the bottom of the document
Clicking the next student or clicking outside of the grade box will automatically save the grade.
Continue marking students on your class list by clicking the left/right arrows in the student selector or clicking the student's name and choosing a different student in the list.
(New Documents):
From the Materials list, open the Document.
Tap the Materials Bubble in the bottom left corner of the Document.
Select the Student from the Student selector that you would like to grade.
Add the desired status or score in the grading box.
Continue marking students on your class list by clicking the left/right arrows in the student selector or clicking the student's name and choosing a different student in the list.
💡Important Things to Note while Quick Marking:
The document must be shared in Materials.
While Quick Marking, you can currently switch between students, but not between multiple submissions from the same student.
Quick Marking is only available on the original document uploaded by the teacher.
Mark All as Done
Track assignments more efficiently, save time and optimize assignment management workflows with the bulk marking feature.
Tap into the assignment where you want to add bulk grades.
After clicking into the assignment, click on "..." and select Mark All as "Done" from the list of options.
Marking All as Done will switch a student’s assignment status to Done after the teacher has added a grade to a piece of work.
Adding Feedback with a Grade
Along with adding grades, you can provide a feedback summary with the type of feedback that suits students best, using text comments, numbers, and even emojis!
Navigate to the student's assignment.
Tap the Add Feedback button (next to the Grade textbox).
The feedback you provide can also be improved automatically with our Feedback Assistant. For more information on how to use the Feedback Assistant, see this guide: Adding Feedback to the Assignment
Revising & Deleting Grades
To change a grade that was previously entered, navigate to the assignment in Showbie and tap the Grade box or dropdown to enter a new grade. You can also delete any text entered into the Grade box to remove the grade completely.
Viewing Grades
Grades will always be in a yellow bubble when viewed in Showbie. Any provided Feedback will also be in a yellow bubble filled with a 3-dot icon. All Grades and/or Feedback will be shown in the class list for an assignment.
With just a glance, you can quickly see the grades for each student and who still needs grading!
You will see a calendar icon with a '!' beside the grade if it is submitted late, as shown below:
Exporting Grades
You are able to export grades to keep a record of how great your students are! Grades can be exported in three different formats: csv, html or email. To do this:
Navigate to the assignment with the grades you would like to export.
Note: The Assignment will need to have been graded to be eligible for exporting.Tap on "...".
Tap Assignment Settings.
Tap Export Grades
Select the format you’d like (CSV, HTML or Email) and then tap Export.
Use the menu that opens to select where you would like to Export your file.
Example of an HTML format Export:
🚨Importing grades to your personal Gradebook software may require converting to a different file format. We’re very interested in learning what Gradebook software is being used by teachers, let us know!
Showbie offers structured, customizable grading options with flexible Grading Formats for each assignment. These allow for a quicker, more consistent grading experience while still supporting the various types of feedback that can be provided to students.