Why does Pupil Progress use a mark-based system of tracking attainment?
It produces the most accurate and actionable data for your students.
It means that both staff and students are clear as to where their grades are coming from, and where to direct focus in order to improve.
Entering marks rather than grades also allows for staff to take greater accountability over their classes' celebrations and challenges.
What if I only want to enter grades directly into my GCSE tracker?
We understand that in some circumstances, experienced teachers who have a comprehensive knowledge of the mark scheme may prefer to only enter a grade, particularly in subjects with a substantial practical element like Art or Design & Technology.
Watch our video below to find out the steps to awarding your students an overall grade instead:
Adding a Customised Assessment (Single Mark)
First, add a single-mark Customised Assessment with the same maximum number of marks as in the actual exam or practical assessment.
Checking your Tracker's Grade Boundary Series
Then, you can view the boundaries for that unit by toggling Tools and Change under Grade Boundaries to enter a corresponding value to give you the mark you're looking for.
If you need any more info on how to add an assessment to your tracker, check out the article linked below:
📖 Pupil Progress Tip
Just to note, as this form of data entry directly relates to the Assessment and Grade Boundary features within the platform, this section is only accessible to School Admins and Leaders of. User Permission Levels can be easily amended by a School Admin.