We've released several improvements and bug fixes for the HTML5 versions of TeacherPlus Management Site and TeacherPlus Gradebook. Highlights of this update include:
| New Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Management Site HTML5 Features | Added functions currently available in the Silverlight version of TeacherPlus Management Site to the HTML5 version. | |
| Improvements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Gradebook Toolbar | Reorganized the Gradebook toolbar. | |
| Quick Entry | Integrated the Gradebook Quick Entry dialog box with the toolbar. | |
| Recalculate Button | Removed the Recalculate button from the toolbar. | |
| Withdrawn Students | Replaced the Withdrawn Students check box with the Show Inactives toggle and moved it to the View section of the toolbar. | |
| Bug Fixes | ||
|---|---|---|
| New Year Transition Mode | System administrators can disable access to TeacherPlus Gradebook by turning on New Year Transition Mode in PlusPortals. | |
| Class Memos in Progress Reports | In Gradebook, the class memos in progress reports are saved when using Microsoft Edge. | |
New Features
The following features, currently available in the Silverlight version of TeacherPlus Management Site, are now available in the HTML5 version.
Add/Edit Achievement Level Scales
Administrators can add and edit achievement levels by navigating to Skills/Standards > Standards > Achievement Level Scales.
Manage Proficiency Levels
Administrators can add, edit, and delete proficiency levels.
Assign Achievement Level Scales to a Course
Administrators attach grade scales to a course by navigating to Skills/Standards > Standards > Assign Achievement Level Scales.
Standards: Marking Period Calculations
Administrators decide how individual teacher assessments are combined to form the achievement level for standards by navigating to Skills/Standards > Standards > Marking Period Calculations.
Edit Standards Level Names
Administrators can name the levels in the standards library by navigating to Skills/Standards > Standards > Library > Tools > Edit Standard Level Names.
Link AP Skills to Standards
Administrators can use AP skills to submit standards-based grades to AdminPlus for inclusion on report cards.
Improvements
Gradebook Toolbar
The toolbar has been organized into four sections: Columns, View, Modes, and Commands.
Quick Entry
When enabled, the Quick Entry option in the toolbar replaces the toolbar with the Quick Entry dialog box.
Recalculate Button
Removed the Recalculate button from the toolbar. Gradebook automatically recalculates changes. If a manual recalculation is needed, navigate to Tools > Recalculate Averages.
Withdrawn Students
Replaced the Withdrawn Students check box with the Show Inactives toggle and moved it to the View section of the toolbar.
Bug Fixes
- System administrators can disable access to Gradebook by turning on New Year Transition Mode in PlusPortals.
- In Gradebook, the class memos in progress reports are saved when using Microsoft Edge.