Overview

The Gradebook Grades section allows teachers to enter and manage assignment-level grades for students throughout the marking period.

This is used for daily grading activities.

How to Access

1. Go to Courses → My Classes
2. Select a class
3. Click Grades
4. Stay on Gradebook Grades

Enter Grades

• Locate the assignment column (e.g., Homework, Project)
• Enter the student’s score (e.g., 15 out of 20)

Grades are automatically included in calculations.

Use of Asterisk (*)

You can enter * instead of a score.

Meaning:

• The student is exempt from the assignment
• The assignment is excluded from grade calculation

When to use:

• Student joined late
• Medical or approved exemption

When You Cannot Enter Grades

You may see a blocked icon (🚫) instead of an input field.

Reason:

• The student was not enrolled when the assignment was created

In this case:

• Grading is not allowed for that assignment

What You See in Gradebook

• Student Name and ID
• Assignment columns
• Points input fields (e.g., /20)
• Running average and grade (if configured)

Filters and Options

• Search → Find students quickly
• Include Inactive Students → View past enrollments
• Show Ungraded Only → Focus on missing grades

LMS Integration (If Enabled)

Options like:

• Get LMS Assignment Grades

Allows syncing grades from systems like Canvas or Moodle.

What This Section Is For

Use Gradebook Grades to:

• Enter assignment scores
• Track student performance continuously
• Manage grading throughout the term

Limitations

• Cannot grade students not enrolled at assignment time
• Cannot override grading rules manually
• Cannot submit final report grades from here

Common Confusion

Best Practices

• Enter grades regularly
• Use * only when necessary
• Review blocked students before assuming error

Summary

Gradebook Grades is used for ongoing, assignment-based grading and automatic performance tracking.