In Dental School Setup, click Grading Scales.

For Dental Schools, grading scales are attached to Dental Student Evaluations to calculate a grade. To set up grading scales, the logged on user must have the Setup security permission.

Click Add, or double-click an existing grading scale to edit.

Description: Enter a grading scale description.

Scale Type: Select the type of grading scale. There are three options:

• Percentage: Assumes a 0 - 100% grading scale. Instructors will manually enter percentages when filling out an evaluation.
• Weighted: Used to assign different values (e.g. points) to evaluation criteria. Instructors will manually enter values when setting up an evaluation.
• Pick List: Grading scale will contain a list of pick-able items (e.g. A, B, C, D, F). See below.

If Pick List is the grading scale type, enter the pick list items:

1. Click Add.
   
2. Enter the grading item details, then click OK to save.
   • Grade Showing: What shows for the student (e.g. A, B, C, D, F).
   • Grade Number: The number value associated with the grade.
   • Description: A description of the grade and value.

   Repeat for each pick list item.

Click OK to save the grading scale.