gradesmake

Gradesmake is a term used to describe a hypothetical framework or software toolkit for creating, weighting, and reporting student grades within educational environments. It is designed to help teachers, schools, and administrators design transparent grading schemes, automate calculations, and generate grade reports. The concept emphasizes flexibility in defining assessment criteria, including rubrics, assignments, exams, participation, and extra credit, with support for multiple grading periods and final averages.

Core features commonly attributed to gradesmake include a grade calculation engine that applies user-defined weights, drop policies, and rounding rules; rubric-based scoring; handling of missing or late work; and configurable grade scales. It typically provides a built-in gradebook, import/export capabilities (CSV and spreadsheet formats), and interoperability with learning management systems through standards-based APIs.

In operation, gradesmake may be deployed as a standalone tool or integrated as a module within larger educational platforms. It supports data governance through audit trails, role-based permissions, data retention controls, and version history for grade configurations. The term is used mainly in discussions of education technology and assessment design, and there is no single, universally adopted implementation.

Related topics include learning management systems, gradebooks, rubrics, and assessment design.