Semester Averages in Aspen
In Aspen, the Semester 2 grade is calculated by adding all assignment grades for Q3 and Q4 and then dividing by the number of assignments. This can cause a problem for grades for Seniors who have a shorter Q4 because the grade will be weighted more towards Q3 because there are so few assignments for Q4.
Instead, you may prefer that the Q3 grade and Q4 grade to be averaged, rather than the individual grades.
Semester Cumulative Average
On the gradebook screen, click on the settings sprocket located on the right side of the gradebook next to the Post Grades button. This will open the Set Preferences window. Select the Averages tab. Note if the box next to Semester Cumulative Average is selected. If this is selected, uncheck it.
Aspen Help Definition
Semester cumulative average - Select this checkbox to display the semester running average for students in the Staff view. Semester running averages calculate based on the assignment grades within each of the terms inside of it, not on the average for each term.
