Adding grades is a great way to communicate with your students about their learning.
✍️ Try replacing traditional grading systems with emojis for a fun twist!
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.
Learn more about grading formats here: Grading Formats in Showbie.
Grading from the Assignment Folder
After navigating to an assignment within your Showbie class, select the student to receive the grade, then tap the Grade box or dropdown and type in or select their grade for this 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.
To use quick marking on the iPad:
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.
To use quick marking on the web:
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.
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.
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.
Adding Feedback with a Grade
Along with adding grades, you can provide a feedback summary with the type of feedback that suits them 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:
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!