# Grading Systems
Faculties will use different types of grading values to assess students. For example, a Numeric grading type may include values such as 0.0, 1.0, 1.5, etc.
## Access and Navigation
The **Grading Systems** module can be found under **Planning** > **Planning Setup**.
If you cannot view the link from the list, check the privilege assigned to your user account or role.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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## Create a New Grading System
To create a new grading system:
* Click **+ Add Grading System** in the upper-right corner
* Fill out the required details:
* **Label** – The unique name of the grading system template or matrix
* **Grading System Type** – Choose from:
* **Pass or Fail** – Define a specific passing and failing value
* **Numeric Range** – Set a range for passing and failing scores
* **Value** – The scores faculty members will use to grade students
* **Pass or Fail Dropdown** – Determines whether a given score is a passing or failing mark
* **Students Should Not Retake Subject** – Prevents students from being forecasted for a subject if they receive the assigned score/value
* Once all details are filled out, click **Add Grading System** to finalize the setup
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By default, students who fail a subject are advised to retake it. However, selecting the ‘Students should not retake subject’ option allows them to proceed with post-requisite subjects, such as those they have not yet completed.
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## Edit a Grading System
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Editing a grading system will automatically update the academic standing of all students.
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To edit a grading system, follow these steps:
* Select the grading system you want to edit and click the **Pencil** icon
* In the “Update Grading System” form, modify the necessary fields *(Note: The Grading System Type field cannot be edited)*
* Click **Update Grading System** to save your changes. You will be redirected to the Grading Systems page, where the updates will be reflected
## Delete a Grading System
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The grading system currently in use by existing courses cannot be deleted.
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To delete a grading system:
* Select the grading system you want to remove and click the **Trash Bin** icon
* A confirmation message will appear asking if you are sure about the deletion. Click **Delete** to proceed
* The grading system will be removed from the list
## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
**Question:** How to Refresh the Grading System?
**Answer:**
* Navigate to **Planning Setup > Grading System**
* Click **Edit**, then **Save Changes** to trigger the academic standing refresh in the background. *(No actual changes are required.)*
* The process may take several minutes, depending on the school's data size
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