Summary : Attendance records presence or joining; participation provides evidence that a student responded to an activity. These are different measures and should not be treated as interchangeable.
What is the difference?
| Attendance | Participation in a live poll |
|---|---|
| Records that a student was present or joined, subject to the identification and reporting method used | Records engagement through responses to questions |
| Does not, by itself, demonstrate that a student answered questions or understood the content | Can provide evidence of responses; correct-answer scores may also be available for supported question types |
| Does not automatically mean a mark will appear in the clickUP Gradebook | May contribute to the Gradebook when identified access, scoring and integration are configured and verified |
Why might participation be more meaningful?
A participation mark can recognise students for actively responding rather than merely joining a session. However, responding does not necessarily demonstrate learning, and participation marks must be designed fairly. Explain to students what counts, provide reasonable opportunities to participate and consider access or connectivity barriers.
Can attendance be transferred to the clickUP Gradebook?
What should lecturers check before using attendance or participation marks?
- Are students joining through the intended clickUP-linked, identified route?
- Does the activity collect the evidence needed for the intended mark?
- Are students informed about how marks will be awarded?
- Has the exact workflow been tested from the student view through to the Gradebook?
- Have alternative participation arrangements and applicable UP assessment requirements been considered?
Related help
- [Internal link: Anonymous and identified sessions]
- [Internal link: Gradebook and scoring]
- [Internal link: Reports and results]