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[Tom Hoffman <tom.hoffman@xxxxxxxxx>]

I think in the long run we need to allow users to edit that value but
include a dialog specifically asking if they want existing scores to
be scaled at the same time.

--Tom

On Thu, Apr 5, 2012 at 4:55 AM, tejashree bhanawala
<tejashree.bhanawala@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I agree with you in the first case.
>
> In the 2nd case the points should reduce to 56. Any how, we faced the 2nd
> problem while building the structure of the semester. We were adding the
> columns to create a skeleton. Then, Enter all the marks across all the
> test/exams etc. student by student. This would fasten the backlogs. But the
> issue was while creating skeletons if by mistake we entered highest score
> less/more than intended we had to delete the column.
>
> That means the issue could be at initial skeleton level or at populating the
> data level.
>
> I hope this would kind of give you the hint of what has been happening. In
> case of doubts, we can discuss again.
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 9:54 PM, Tom Hoffman <tom.hoffman@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Tejashree,
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 3, 2012 at 2:07 AM, tejashree bhanawala
>> <tejashree.bhanawala@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> > Hi Tom,
>> > I have not seen the latest update yet but, Sid was mentioning its very
>> > nice.
>> > :)
>> >
>> > I am facing 2 more issues
>> > 1. While I am working on gradebook I cannot delete extra worksheets that
>> > exist. I can only hide them. Why?
>>
>> I am afraid deleting worksheets makes it too easy for a teacher to
>> wipe out all their grades accidentally.  Also, as worksheets become
>> more interconnected (linked columns between sheets, etc) deleting
>> worksheets might create more complex data integrity issues.  We could
>> implement some kind of delete/undo functionality, but hiding seems
>> simpler and sufficient.
>>
>> Is there a particular reason hiding doesn't seem like enough for you?
>> I think the only drawback is a cluttered worksheet screen.
>>
>> > 2. In gradebook, I cannot edit activity full credit score. I can only
>> > edit
>> > title,  cloumn label, category, due date and description. Why?
>>
>> Basically it is not clear what the proper behavior would be in this
>> case if the activity is already scored.  If you have given someone 75
>> points on a 100 point assignment, then change it to a 75 point
>> assignment, should the point score stay 75 or switch to 56?
>>
>> What do you think?
>>
>> --Tom
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> Warm Regards,
> Tejashree D. Bhanawala
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