How to link a Preset after marks have been captured

How to link a Preset after marks have been captured

This article explains how to link a Preset to your grades after learner marks have already been captured, without having to delete any existing marks. It then shows you how to transfer those marks onto the preset tasks using the copy or move function. It is intended for administrators and curriculum staff who manage learning programmes and marks.

My School > Curriculum > Learning Programmes

My School > Learners > Learner Marks > Marks per Group

What does linking a Preset do?

A Preset is a standardised task and assessment structure that is applied across your grades and terms. Linking a Preset does not remove or overwrite marks that have already been captured. Instead, the system adds the preset tasks alongside your existing non-preset tasks, and you then transfer the marks across.

  1. Navigate to My School > Curriculum > Learning Programmes.

  2. Locate the Preset column for each term.

  3. Click on the blank space in the Preset column.

  4. Select the relevant preset from the dropdown menu, for example Preset 2026.

  5. Confirm that the preset displays all your terms and grades.

  6. Click Accept Changes for each grade to confirm the link.

  7. Repeat these steps until every grade is linked to a preset.

How do I transfer my marks to the preset tasks?

  1. Navigate to My School > Learners > Learner Marks > Marks per Group.

  2. Review the task list. You will see duplicate tasks and assessments: those that form part of the preset, and those that do not (where your marks currently sit).

  3. Select the task or assessment that is not part of the preset.

  4. Choose either Copy Marks or Move Marks.

  5. Select the target task, which is the matching task that forms part of the preset.

  6. Confirm the transfer and verify that the marks now appear against the preset task.

Should I use Copy Marks or Move Marks?

  • Copy Marks: Duplicates the marks from the original non-preset task onto the preset task. The marks then appear in both places. Use this option when you want to verify the marks before committing to the change.

  • Move Marks: Removes the marks from the original non-preset task and places them on the preset task only. No duplication remains. Use this option when you are confident the marks are correct and ready to be finalised.

What should I check before transferring marks?

  • Verify the marks first: Double-check that the marks you are transferring are correct before you choose to move rather than copy.

  • Check the target task: Confirm you have selected the correct preset task or assessment, as marks transferred to the wrong task will need to be corrected manually.

  • Copy first if you are unsure: Use Copy Marks initially, confirm that the marks have landed correctly on the preset task, and then remove the marks from the original task to clear the duplication.

Frequently asked questions

Can I link a preset after marks have already been captured?

Yes. A preset can be linked at any point during the year and you do not need to delete any existing marks first. The marks stay on the original tasks until you copy or move them across.

Why do I see duplicate tasks after linking a preset?

The system keeps both sets of tasks: the original non-preset tasks holding your captured marks, and the new standardised preset tasks. The duplication clears once you copy or move the marks onto the preset tasks and remove them from the originals.

Will linking a preset delete my learner marks?

No. Linking a preset does not delete, overwrite or alter any marks that have already been captured. Marks are only affected when you choose Move Marks, which relocates them to the preset task.

What do I do if I copied marks instead of moving them?

Check that the marks appear correctly against the preset task. Once you are satisfied, delete the marks from the original non-preset task so that only one set remains.

Do I need to link a preset for every grade and term separately?

Yes. The preset must be selected and accepted for each grade in each term. Repeat the process in the Preset column until every grade shows a linked preset.

Last updated: August 2026 | Version 1.0

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