Grades Frequently Asked Questions

  1. How do I add a column to the Gradebook for assignments submitted in class?
  2. The grades total isn't correct.  How can I fix this?
  3. How can I Override the final grade?
  4. How can I change the Total to show up as points?

 

Answers

How do I add a column to the Gradebook for assignments submitted in class?

This video shows a quick way to use Assignments to set up Canvas Gradebook columns for a face-to-face course where assignments are submitted in class. 

You can edit any of the assignments by clicking the name of the assignment and editing it if you want students to submit assignments through Canvas rather than in class.

Gradebook Assignment Links to an external site.Gradebook Assignment

 

The grades total isn't correct.  How can I fix this?

The gradebook needs a zero score for each missing assignment.  You can enter the zero scores manually or you can set up Canvas to do it automatically after the assignment due date.  Here's how:

  1. Go to Grades
  2. Click on Settings (gear icon in upper right)
  3. Check Automatically apply grade for missing submissions
  4. Enter 0 in the Grade percentage for missing submissions box.

Grade Posting Policy shows settings applied

 For details see How do I apply a Missing Submission policy in the Gradebook? Links to an external site.

 

How can I Override the final grade?

The Final Grade Override feature adds a new column in your Gradebook that allows you to enter a final grade for students that is different from the grade automatically calculated by Canvas. 

To enable this feature in your course, go to Settings > Feature Options tab. Click the slider next to Final Grade Override to turn it on (green is on).

For more information read, How do I override a student's final grade in the New Gradebook?

 

 

How can I change the Total to show up as points or percentages?

When you click the options next to the Total column you can switch from points to percentages (or visa versa).  If you don't see the option for points it's because you set weighted grades on the Assignments page. 

For more details, see How do I use the Total column in the Gradebook? Links to an external site.