Can the gradebook calculate the total of the top 5 from a group of 10 labs for example?

Can the gradebook calculate the total of the top 5 from a group of 10 labs for example?

by Rina Foliaki -
Number of replies: 3

Hi,

I am wondering if anyone could help me with this question. I want to set up the gradebook in my course where students will complete 10 labs but only the top 5 will be selected and calculated towards their final grade. Will it be possible for the gradebook to do a calculation like this? I am using Version 1.9.7.

Many thanks
Rina.

In reply to Rina Foliaki

Re: Can the gradebook calculate the total of the top 5 from a group of 10 labs for example?

by Bob Puffer -

Yes -- from Categories and Items tab/dropdown place '5' in the "keep highest" field for the grade category containing the labs.  You may need to toggle the display to advanced mode depending on your setup.

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Re: Can the gradebook calculate the total of the top 5 from a group of 10 labs for example?

by Rina Foliaki -
Many thanks for your help. I will try out this.
In reply to Bob Puffer

Re: Can the gradebook calculate the total of the top 5 from a group of 10 labs for example?

by Rina Foliaki -

Hi Bob, I tested this in my gradebook and it works beautifully.

Thanks again.