Performance Colors (Premium)
Assign custom colors to different grade ranges so you can quickly see how students are performing at a glance.
Requirements
- Valid License: ✅ Required
- Must be GradeBook: ✅ Required
- Premium: ✅ Required
This is a Premium Feature. Requires an active premium subscription. Purchase at Gdev Apps.
Accessing the Feature
- Open your GradeBook spreadsheet
- Click Extensions → GradeBook → Utilities → Performance Colors
- The Performance Colors sidebar will open
The Performance Colors Menu
Grade Range Colors
This section displays your five grade ranges, each with a color picker:
| Grade Range | Description |
|---|---|
| 100% - 87% | Top performing grades |
| 86% - 73% | Above average grades |
| 72% - 67% | Average grades |
| 66% - 50% | Below average grades |
| Below 50% | Lowest grade range |
To change a color:
- Click on the color box next to any grade range
- Select your preferred color from the color picker
- The color updates immediately in the preview
Current Color Settings
This shows where your current colors are coming from:
- Using colors from this GradeBook - Colors are saved to this specific GradeBook only
- Using colors from your global settings - Colors are saved across all your GradeBooks
Where to Apply Your Changes
Choose how your color settings should be saved:
| Option | What It Does |
|---|---|
| This GradeBook Only | Saves your color choices to this specific GradeBook. Other GradeBooks won’t be affected. |
| All My GradeBooks | Saves your color choices as your default. New GradeBooks will use these colors automatically. |
Actions
| Button | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Save Performance Colors | Applies your color choices to grades in your GradeBook based on the selected scope |
How It Works
After you save, GradeBook applies your chosen colors to:
- Individual assignment grades
- Overall student percentages
Colors update automatically when grades change, so you’ll always see current performance at a glance.
Tips
- Quick visual scanning: Use distinct colors (like green for high grades and red for low grades) to spot students who may need extra help
- Keep it simple: The default five ranges work well for most grading scales
- Consistency across classes: Use “All My GradeBooks” if you want the same colors in every course
Related Features
- Views and Sorting: Control what you see and how it’s organized
- Generate Reports: Create student reports that include your performance colors