Generate Progress Reports in openSIS
Overview
The Progress Reports module allows teachers to generate detailed academic reports for selected students based on assignments, grading criteria, and selected filters.
You can:
- Filter students
- Customize report data
- Include/exclude specific grading elements
- Generate reports for multiple students at once
How to Access
Go to:
Grades → Progress Reports
Step 1: Filter Data
Dropdown Filters
Subject
- Filters data by subject
- Example: Math, Science
Course
- Filters by specific course
Course Section
- Filters by class section
Click Search after selecting filters
Step 2: Select Date (Marking Period)
Select Date Dropdown
- Choose grading period
- Example: Progress Period 1, Q1, Semester
This determines which grades are included in the report
Step 3: Configure Report Options
This is the most important section.
Assigned Date (Toggle)
- ON → Includes assignments based on assigned date
- OFF → Assigned date is ignored
Use when you want to filter assignments by when they were given
Exclude Exempted Assignments (Toggle)
- ON → Removes assignments marked as exempted
- OFF → Includes all assignments
Helps avoid skewed grading data
Due Date (Toggle)
- ON → Filters assignments based on due date
- OFF → Due date is ignored
Useful when grading is tied to submission deadlines
Exclude Not Graded (Toggle)
- ON → Excludes assignments that are not graded
- OFF → Includes all assignments
Prevents incomplete grading from affecting reports
Step 4: Report Type Selection
🔘 With Assignment Details (Radio Button)
- Includes:
- Individual assignments
- Scores
- Detailed breakdown
Best for detailed analysis
🔘 Totals Only (Radio Button)
- Includes:
- Overall totals
- Final grades
Best for summary reports
Step 5: Search & Advanced Search
🔎 Search Bar
- Quickly find students by name
⚙️ Advanced Search
- Opens additional filtering options
- Helps refine student selection
Step 6: Select Students
- Use checkboxes to select students
- Select:
- Individual students
- Multiple students
You must select students to generate reports
Step 7: Generate Progress Reports
Once students are selected:
- Generate reports for:
- Single student
- Multiple students (bulk generation)
Export Option
- Click Excel icon to export data
Important Notes
- Reports depend on:
- Assignment data
- Grading completion
- Missing grades may affect results
- Filters must be applied correctly before generation
Limitations
- Cannot edit grades from this screen
- Cannot create assignments here
- Only generates reports based on existing data
Best Practices
- Always select correct marking period
- Use Exclude Not Graded for accurate reports
- Use Assignment Details for parent/student sharing
- Double-check filters before generating reports
Common Confusions
| Situation | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Report shows missing data | Assignments may not be graded |
| No students visible | Filters not applied correctly |
| Different results with toggles | Filters change included data |
| Totals mismatch | Exempted or ungraded assignments included/excluded |
Related Modules
| Module | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Gradebook | Manage grades |
| Assignments | Create graded work |
| Report Cards | Final grading reports |
What This Module Solves
- Flexible progress reporting
- Bulk report generation
- Detailed vs summary insights
- Customizable grading views
Summary
The Progress Reports module allows teachers to generate customizable student performance reports by applying filters, toggles, and report types, with the ability to generate reports for multiple students simultaneously.
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