Before you complete this step make sure that you have created categories (more info here). It will also be useful to group classes (more info here) before you add an assignment.

1. Connect to Citrix/PowerGrade.
2. Open a class in PowerGrade.
3. Click on Windows and select Assignments OR click on the Assignments button.
3. Select the assignment's category from the drop-down menu. Need to setup a category? Click here.
4. Enter the assignment's Name. NOTE: do not use the same name for a category and included assignment.If the category and assignment names are the same the assignment name will display as Segment_1.
5. Enter or correct the assignment's abbreviation.
6. Enter the number of points possible. Leave this value as zero if you are creating an extra credit assignment.
7. Enter a Weight for the assignment. Most folks leave this at 1.

8. Enter the due date for the assignment. Use the handy drop down calendar! 9. Enter an optional assignment description. This will be accessible by parents over the web (currently not available) they will be able to view this information. 10. Click Web Link to enter any web addresses and related text that might be helpful to parents and students. This will be accessible by parents over the web (currently not available) they will be able to view this information. 11. If you have grouped classes (more info here) and want this assignment to be shared with other classes in the group, be sure to check the "Apply to Other Assignments in Group" box BEFORE you click the Accept button. 12. Click Accept. 13. To add another assignment, click on the New Assignment button and go to step 3.  14. Done? Click the close button.

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