Replacing Checkmarks and Excused in the Webbased Gradebook with numerical grades

Teachers,

It has come to our attention that when replacing the Ex for excused with a numerical grade the number is not calculating in the total. We have found the reason - the EX (or the checkmark) must be cleared before putting in a grade. When you want to replace the EX, first right click on the score and choose CLEAR SCORE. Once the score is cleared you can then type in a numerical grade that will calculate in the total. How do you know this will work? A grade that is not calculating in the total will have a "grayed" effect.

Adele