FAQ: How to Use GradeEasy Properly

GradeEasy is a user-friendly web application designed to help university students calculate, track, and visualize their Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). This manual provides step-by-step instructions to effectively use GradeEasy’s features, including the CGPA Calculator, tracking progress, customizing settings, and exploring additional tabs.

1. Getting Started

• Access GradeEasy: Open the GradeEasy web application in a web browser (e.g., Chrome, Firefox) on your computer or mobile device. An internet connection is required to load the application, but data can be saved locally for offline use.
• Explore the Interface: The application has a sidebar on the left with six tabs: Introduction, CG Calculate, Track CGPA, Settings, Dpt. SE, BDU, and About GradeEasy. The main content area displays the selected tab’s content.

2. Understanding the Introduction Tab

• Purpose: The Introduction tab provides an overview of GradeEasy’s features, such as CGPA calculation, progress tracking, and customizable grading systems.
• Action:
  1. Click the Introduction tab in the sidebar to view the welcome message.
  2. Read the introduction to understand GradeEasy’s capabilities.
  3. Click the Have a Question ? button to navigate directly to Contact Us Page.
  4. Click the Calculate Your CG now button to navigate directly to the CG Calculate tab.

3. Using the CGPA Calculator

The CG Calculate tab is where you input course data to calculate your semester CGPA.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Select the Tab: Click CG Calculate in the sidebar.
2. Enter Semester Details:
   • In the Semester Name field, enter a name for the semester (e.g., "1.1" for first year, first semester).
   • Optionally, select a grading preset from the Select Preset dropdown (e.g., "BDU (default)") or create a custom preset in the Settings tab (see Section 5).
   • Check the Track this Semester checkbox if you want to save this semester’s data for tracking in the Track CGPA tab.
3. Add Course Data:
   • A table is displayed with columns for No., Course Name, CA (Continuous Assessment), Mid (Midterm), Final (Final Exam), Credit, and Action.
   • Click + Add Row to add a new course entry.
   • Fill in the details for each course:
     • Course Name: Enter the course title (e.g., "Introduction to Programming").
     • CA, Mid, Final: Enter the marks for each assessment component.
     • Credit: Enter the credit hours for the course (e.g., 3).
   • Repeat for all courses in the semester.
4. Calculate CGPA:
   • Click the Calculate button to process the data.
   • The Results section will appear, showing a table with:
     • Course details, total marks, maximum marks, percentage, grade, grade points (GP), and GP × Credit.
     • The overall CGPA for the semester is displayed below the table.
   • Note: This CGPA is for S-CGPA (Semester CGPA), not the final CGPA of your entire Honors life! To calculate your overall Honors CGPA Please check FAQ section in About Us tab . 🚀
5. Review and Save:
   • Verify the results in the table.
   • If Track this Semester was checked, the data is saved locally and can be viewed in the Track CGPA tab.

4. Tracking Your CGPA

The Track CGPA tab allows you to visualize and review your academic progress over multiple semesters.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Select the Tab: Click Track CGPA in the sidebar.
2. View the Graph:
   • A line graph, generated using D3.js, displays your CGPA trends for all tracked semesters.
   • The graph shows how your CGPA changes over time, helping you monitor your academic performance.
3. Review Specific Results:
   • Below the graph, the Specific Results section lists detailed reports for each tracked semester, including course-wise grades and CGPA.
   • Click on a semester to view its detailed results, if available.
4. Note: Only semesters with the Track this Semester checkbox enabled in the CG Calculate tab will appear here.

5. Customizing Settings

The Settings tab allows you to tailor GradeEasy to your university’s grading system by creating custom presets.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Select the Tab: Click Settings in the sidebar.
2. Create a New Preset:
   • Click the + Add new Preset button to open the preset modal.
   • In the modal:
     • Enter a Preset Name (e.g., "My University").
     • Specify Total Marks (e.g., 300) and Credit (e.g., 3) for a typical course.
     • The Marks per Credit value is automatically calculated and displayed.
3. Define the Grading Table:
   • A table appears with columns for Start (%), End (%), GPA, Grade, and Action.
   • Click Add Range to add a new grade range.
   • Enter details for each range (e.g., 80–100%, GPA 4.0, Grade A+).
   • Click on a row to edit or delete a grade range.
4. Save or Discard:
   • Click Apply to save the preset, which will appear in the Select Preset dropdown in the CG Calculate tab.
   • Click Discard to cancel changes and close the modal.
5. View Existing Presets:
   • The Preset List section displays all saved presets, allowing you to select or modify them.

6. Exploring the Software Engineering Department (BDU) Tab

The Dpt. SE, BDU tab provides information about the Software Engineering Department at Bangladesh Digital University (BDU).

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Select the Tab: Click Dpt. SE, BDU in the sidebar.
2. Read the Introduction:
   • View the introduction by Irshad Hossain, a student from the 1st batch, describing BDU’s facilities, faculty, and Software Engineering program.
   • Click Show More to expand the full introduction or Show Less to collapse it.
3. View the Course Outline:
   • The Course Outline section displays the curriculum for the 2024-25 session.
   • Click Expand All to view all course details or Collapse All to hide them.
4. Learn More: Visit the linked BDU website (https://bdu.ac.bd/) for additional information about the program.

7. Reviewing FAQs and About GradeEasy

The About GradeEasy tab provides answers to common questions and credits the developer.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Select the Tab: Click About GradeEasy in the sidebar.
2. Read FAQs:
   • Review the FAQs to understand GradeEasy’s features, calculation process, and customization options.
3. Acknowledge the Developer: The footer credits Irshad, the developer of GradeEasy.

8. Additional Tips

• Navigation: Use the sidebar tabs (In mobile use bottom horizontal tab bar) to switch between sections. The active tab is highlighted for easy identification.
• Data Storage: GradeEasy saves semester data locally using browser storage (e.g., LocalStorage). Ensure you do not clear your browser’s cache if you want to retain saved data.
• Customization: Always create a preset in the Settings tab if your university’s grading system differs from the default (BDU) to ensure accurate CGPA calculations.
• Error Handling: If the CGPA calculation fails (e.g., due to invalid inputs), check that all fields (CA, Mid, Final, Credit) are filled correctly with numeric values.
• Offline Use: After loading GradeEasy, you can use it offline for viewing saved semesters or calculating new CGPAs, as data is stored locally.

9. Troubleshooting

• Graph Not Displaying: Ensure you have tracked at least one semester in the CG Calculate tab. The graph requires saved data to render.
• Preset Not Applied: Verify that you clicked Apply after creating or editing a preset in the Settings tab.
• Formula Not Rendering: If mathematical formulas (e.g., CGPA formula) do not display correctly, ensure MathJax has loaded properly (requires an initial internet connection).
• Contact Support: For issues not covered here or if you have any inquiries, please refer to the "Reach Us" section mentioned in the Introduction and About Us tabs.
• Quick Links :
  • BDU official website
  • Software Enginerring official website
  • BDU students helpline

By following these steps, you can effectively use GradeEasy to calculate your CGPA, track your academic progress, and customize the application to suit your university’s grading system. Enjoy a stress-free academic journey with GradeEasy! (Auto Generated)