Easy Grade Pro 4.0 Software Review

I ran into Mr. Brownstone the other day. "Mr. Brownstone! Mr. Brownstone!" He kept walking. "Mr. Brownstone, wait up!" I persisted, "What's wrong?"

"He keeps knocking. He won't leave me alone. No. No. No. He won't leave me alone," he muttered.

"Who won't leave you alone?"

"The school computer guy. He used to do a little but a little wouldn't do it and the little got more and more."

"What are you talking about?"

"They're requiring me to use a computerized gradebook, some Easy Grade Pro Software gadget. I just keep trying to get a little better, a little better than before. My handy black gradebook is just fine." Mr. Brownstone's eyes widened. He galloped toward the courtyard railing, yelled, "I won't switch!" and hurled himself head first to the concrete below.

Don't let what happened to Mr. Brownstone happen to you. Easy Grade Pro software is easy to use.

As with any computerized gradebook, Easy Grade Pro allows for easy input and computation of grades. Tech savvy teachers, however, require more, and Easy Grade Pro version 4.0 delivers with the following features:

• Custom made columns to break down assignment categories
• Categorization of grades
• The ability to weigh assignments
• The ability to combine terms
• The ability to export to the Internet with numerous grade programs
• Seating Chart capabilities
• A breakdown of assignment by state standards
• Downloads to PDA and hand held devices
• The assignment of notes for classes
• The ability to import student data from other programs
• Several options for printing including attendance, report cards, and assignment summaries
• Charts for easy assessment of assignments
• Calendars broken down by quarter
• The baking of pies for hungry teachers who have to stay late (OK, I made that one up.)

Many school districts require uniformity in regards to grade recording. Easy Grade Pro software allows your school or district's computer person to set up a template for all teachers. In order to establish Easy Grade Pro as a required grade program, Orbis Software, EGP's manufacturer, recommends school wide training. I recommend school wide training for those who need it (see Mr. Brownstone above.). Training sessions broken down by level of computer knowledge or broken down into specific aspects of the program work best. It's easy to learn and won't seem like a second job.

In short, using Easy Grade Pro for your classroom grades will free up time so you can do the things you want to do.