Understanding Components in the MySchoolJamaica Ecosystem

Definition:
Components are smaller units or subcategories of grading segments, such as "Homework," "Projects," or "Six-Week Test," within the Grade Book of the MySchoolJamaica platform. These components allow for a more detailed analysis of student performance and inform decisions by breaking down assessments into granular categories.

Key Concepts

1. Grading Segments vs. Components:

   • Grading Segments: Major categories such as "Term Grades" or "Exam Grades."
   • Components: Subcategories within a segment, e.g., homework, projects, tests (under Term Grades) or Paper 1 and Paper 2 (under Exam Grades).

2. Weights:

   • Each component has a weight (a fraction or percentage) that determines its contribution to the overall grade.
   • The weights for all components within a segment must sum to 1 (or 100%) for direct calculations. If weights sum to more than 1, the system averages the components first, then computes the segment value.

3. Component Averaging:

   • Assessments within the same component are averaged before applying their weight.
   • This ensures consistency and avoids errors in calculating the overall grade.

Calculation Process

1. Example Data:

   • Homework scores: 87, 67, 98
   • Project score: 56
   • Six-Week Test score: 89

2. Incorrect Approach: Average all pieces together:

   

3. Correct Approach:

   

Difference Table

Final Grade Formation

• Within Components:
  Assessments are averaged for each component (e.g., all homework scores).

• Within Segments:
  Component averages are calculated and weighted.

• Overall Grade:
  Segment averages (e.g., Term and Exam) are calculated and combined to form the final grade.

This method ensures transparency, consistency, and accurate grade representation. If weights exceed 1, the platform averages the components to adjust the calculation automatically.