Continuous Assessment Quick Reference
A one-page cheat sheet for teachers entering CA marks. Print this and keep near your computer for daily reference.
Full guide: Continuous Assessment Guide and CA on Mobile Apps
At a Glance
| What | Where |
|---|---|
| Configure CA types | Web → Exams → Manage Exam → Configure CA (admin only) |
| Enter CA marks (web) | Web → Exams → Manage Exam Marks |
| Enter CA marks (mobile) | Teacher app → Academics → Offline Exam Result |
| View CA results | Parent/Student app → Exams → Results → tap subject |
Web: Entering CA Marks
1. Login as Teacher
2. Click: Exams → Manage Exam Marks
3. Choose: Class Section → Exam → Subject
4. Select: Assessment Type (CA1 / CA2 / Exam)
5. Click: Search
6. Enter marks for each student (must be ≤ Total Marks shown)
7. Click: Save as Draft (editable) or Submit & Publish (final)
Mobile (Teacher App): Entering CA Marks
1. Open: Staff Teacher app
2. Tap: Academics → Offline Exam Result
3. Select: Class Section → Exam → Subject
4. Tap: Assessment Type dropdown → select CA1 / CA2 / Exam
5. Enter marks for each student
6. Tap: Save as Draft or Submit & Publish
CA Type Quick Reference
| CA Type | Typical Weightage | Typical Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| CA1 | 20% | 20 |
| CA2 | 20% | 20 |
| CA3 (optional) | 10% | 10 |
| CA4 (optional) | 10% | 10 |
| CA5 (optional) | — | — |
| Exam | 60% | 60 |
| Total | 100% | 100 |
Actual weightages vary per school/exam — check the dropdown for your max.
Validation Rules
- ✅ Marks must be 0 to Total Marks (e.g., 0-20 for CA1 at 20%)
- ✅ Empty fields trigger error: "Please add marks to all students"
- ✅ Non-numeric values rejected
- ✅ Each CA type stored independently — switching doesn't affect others
Save Draft vs Submit & Publish
| Action | Effect | When to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Save as Draft | Marks saved but editable | While entering, before reviewing |
| Submit & Publish | Marks finalised; cannot edit | After all marks verified |
Drafts can be re-saved any time. Publishing requires admin to unpublish if changes needed later.
Switching Between CA Types
When you switch the Assessment Type dropdown:
- ✅ The marks table reloads with the new CA's data
- ✅ Total Marks header updates to the new CA's max
- ✅ Previously saved CA marks are preserved (not deleted)
- ✅ You can enter CA1 today and CA2 next week
Symbols to Watch For
| Symbol | Meaning | What to Do |
|---|---|---|
| ⚠️ Needs Review | Mark was auto-adjusted by the system | Verify the value and save to confirm |
| 📝 Draft | Marks saved but not published | Submit when ready |
| ✅ Published | Final and visible to students/parents | Cannot edit (admin must unpublish) |
Visual Cues in CA Breakdown (Parent/Student View)
Progress bar colours indicate performance:
| Colour | Range | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Green | ≥75% | Excellent |
| 🔵 Blue | 60% – 74% | Good |
| 🟠 Orange | 40% – 59% | Average |
| 🔴 Red | < 40% | Needs improvement |
Common Mistakes & Fixes
| Mistake | Fix |
|---|---|
| "No CA dropdown showing" | Exam doesn't have CA configured. Ask admin to configure it. |
| "Marks exceed total" | Reduce mark; max is shown next to input. |
| "Marks won't save" | Check internet; refresh and re-enter if needed. |
| "Wrong total marks shown" | Switch CA type and back — refreshes correctly. |
Pro Tips
- ⌨️ Use Tab key to jump between mark inputs faster
- 💾 Save Draft frequently — protects against connection drops
- 📊 Review CA breakdown before publishing — catches typos early
- 📱 Mobile is faster for small classes (fewer than 10 students)
- 🖥️ Web is faster for large classes (bulk entry, copy-paste from spreadsheet)
- 🔁 Enter CAs in order (CA1 → CA2 → Exam) but order isn't enforced
After Publishing
Once published, the result becomes visible to:
- Students (in their mobile app and web portal)
- Parents/Guardians (in their mobile app)
- Listed in PDF report cards
- Aggregated into term totals and rankings
Students/parents will receive a push notification automatically.
Need to Edit Published Marks?
- Ask the School Admin to unpublish the exam
- Edit the marks as normal
- Admin re-publishes when ready
- Students/parents get a new notification
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