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CanvasGradeBookAssignmentsKey Points

This document provides an overview of the key points for using assignments and the grade book in Canvas. It outlines how to create and publish assignments, which then create columns in the grade book. It describes the new grade book layout and functionality for viewing assignments, filtering, setting status colors, and differentiating assignments. It also covers entering grades, using SpeedGrader to provide feedback, calculating grades, downloading the grade book, and what students can view.

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CanvasGradeBookAssignmentsKey Points

This document provides an overview of the key points for using assignments and the grade book in Canvas. It outlines how to create and publish assignments, which then create columns in the grade book. It describes the new grade book layout and functionality for viewing assignments, filtering, setting status colors, and differentiating assignments. It also covers entering grades, using SpeedGrader to provide feedback, calculating grades, downloading the grade book, and what students can view.

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Canvas Assignment & Grade Book Basics

Key Points
Need Help? Remember canvas.colostate.edu

Assignments and the Grade Book


Create AND Publish an Assignment, which creates a corresponding column in the grade book.
 That is the only way to create a column in the grade book.
 Create an Assignment for every item for which a student will be graded.
 Can be submitted in Canvas, in class, no submission.
 Assignments automatically appear on course dynamic Syllabus.
 By due date. If no due date, in alpha order.

NEW Grade Book


Click on Grades on left course menu.
 Spreadsheet; row for each student, column for each assignment.
 View: Arrange by columns by due date, points, modules
 Filters: View by Assignment Group or Modules.
 Statuses: set color codes for late, missing, resubmitted, dropped and excused assignments.
 Course automatic missing / late assignment policy.

Assignment Options
 Name, instructions
 How many points is assignment worth
 How display grade to students? Points, percentage, complete, etc.
 Due date. Does not prevent late submissions; marks as late.
 Availability Dates – use to open and close assignment to students; prevent late submissions.
 TurnItIn anti-plagiarism.

Rubrics
 Can be added to assignments and discussions.
 Match to learning objectives.
 Criteria, ratings and points.

Differentiated Assignments
 Can assign different due dates, availability times by section or students.
 Can reopen an assignment for student who needs access.
 Add new date/person; Don’t remove Everyone from assignment to make an exception.

Enter Grades
 Click on cell for a student for an assignment in grade book.
 Type score.
 Press Enter.

Canvas Training & Support Assignment & Grade Book Basics Key Points
ACNS/Colorado State University
© 2019
Assignments Submitted in Canvas? Can Use SpeedGrader To:
 View student’s paper.
 Make annotated comments.
 Add overall comment and score.

Grade Book Calculations


 Subtotals by Assignment Groups.
 Total score. Points earned divided by Points Possible.
 Running total: “Based on what you’ve done so far, this would be your grade.”

Grade Book Most Accurate When Missing Assignments Entered as 0.


 Recommend you enter grade of “0” for any missing assignments.
 Keeps grade book calculations up to date.
 Gets students’ attention.
 Can use “Set default grade” to quickly enter 0 for missing items in a column.

Letter Grade Based on Course Grading Scheme is ON by Default


 Default, acceptable CSU grades included in course.
 In Advanced Grade Book will create own grading scheme

What Do Students See?
 Student clicks on Grades link. Can view by due date, alpha, order with modules.
 See Partial grade “what’s been graded so far” AND Total based on All possible assignments.
 Student View creates Test Student in grade book; always last row in grade book.
 Give Test Student grades.
 Use Student View to view grades as student.

Can Hide Total Score & Letter Grade From Students


 Course Settings | Course Details. More options. Check “Hide totals ….”.
 Click Update Course Details
 Verify with Student View.

Download Copy of Grade Book


 Under Actions select Export.
 Downloads in .csv format. Can open with MS Excel.
 Sensitive data! Keep secure.

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Canvas Training & Support Assignment & Grade Book Basics Key Points
ACNS/Colorado State University
© 2019

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