Assessment Types
Assessment types are your mark distribution: for example 1st CA (20), 2nd CA (20) and Exam (60). Every test and exam is given one, and the Class Result and report cards add them up. Open School Settings → Assessment Types.
Adding an assessment type
| Field | Notes |
|---|---|
| Assessment Name | Such as 1st CA |
| Code | Such as CA1. Suggested from the name. |
| Max Score | The highest mark, such as 20 |
| Pass Score | The minimum to pass (optional) |
| Display Order | Its place in reports |
| Weight (%) | Its share of the total grade. Surepass shows how much of the 100% is already used. |
| Lock To | Where it can be chosen: Tests only, Exams only, Tests & Exams, or Unrestricted |
Auto-generate creates a set for you: pick the naming style your school uses, then edit any of them.
Schools using Academium SMS
Assessment types come from your SMS mark distribution.
With Academium SMS
They come from the term's mark distribution. See Mark Distribution in SMS.