Grading periods can associate any column or group of columns for easy organization. They can be created for a period of time, term, semester, quarter or other shared characteristics. Using Grading periods can assist instructors with filtering the Grade Center, calculating grades, creating a smart view or creating reports. Follow the directions below to modify a grading period.
Step-by-Step Guide
How to Modify a Grading Period
- From the Control Panel, click Grade Center, and then click Full Grade Center.
- Point to Manage, and then click Grading Periods.
- Click Create Grading Period.
- In the Name box, type a name for this grading period.
- In the Description text area, type a description for the grading period, if you wish.
- Select a range for the grading period, if you wish. For example, you could choose the range of dates up to the midterm.
- Select if you want to Associate this Grading Period with all columns that have a Due Date within this date range.
- Review your settings, and then click Submit.
You will see the grading period you created added to the Grading Period page.
To edit the grading period
- On the Grading Periods page, find the grading period you wish to edit.
- Next to the grading period, click to open the Contextual Menu, and then click Edit.
- Make the changes you wish to the grading period, and then click Submit.
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