When entering grades enter 0 (the number) for a zero grade or abs for absent. Leaving a grade field blank is equivalent to entering an absent.
An ABS will not affect a student's average. A zero will lower a students average.
For example
Grade 1 | Grade 2 | Grade 3 | Average |
---|---|---|---|
90 | 90 | ABS | 90 |
90 | 90 | 0 | 60 |
90 | 0 | ABS | 45 |