Desire2Learn 8.3
Working with the Grades Tool
The Desire2Learn Grades Tool allows instructors to keep an online record of their students' scores on assignments within the User List. Assignments and scores can be added, edited, or deleted. You can also import grades from an outside file or export scores to a text editor or Excel.
Adding Grade Items
You can add grade items (assignments or other graded activities) and designate their name, point value, weight, and date.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click GRADES
The User List pane appears. -
In the Grades Area widget, click MANAGE GRADES
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Click NEW ITEM
The New Item pane appears.
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In the Choose a Grade Item Type section, select the desired type of grade item
Options for that grade item type appear. -
Complete the remainder of the General section as appropriate
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Complete the remainder of the Grading section as appropriate
NOTE: Options will vary based upon whether you are using a Points or Weighted grade system. -
OPTIONAL: On the Restrictions tab, in the General section, select the desired level of visibility
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After you have made the desired changes, click SAVE
The grade item is added.
Editing Grade Items
You can edit all the information regarding a grade item except the type. This includes changing the name of a grade item, the weight, and the description.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click GRADES
The User List pane appears. -
In the Grades Area widget, click MANAGE GRADES
The Grades List appears. -
Click the name of the grade item you want to edit
The Edit Item pane appears. -
Make the desired changes
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Click SAVE
The grade item is edited.
Deleting Grade Items
You can delete grade items at any time.
WARNING: All grades corresponding to the grade item will be lost.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click GRADES
The User List pane appears. -
In the Grades Area widget, click MANAGE GRADES
The Grades List appears. -
Click DELETE
The Delete pane appears. -
Select the item you wish to delete
NOTE: An item is selected if a checkmark appears before it. -
Click DELETE SELECTED
A confirmation dialog box appears. -
Click DELETE
The grade item is deleted.
Editing Grades
Editing grades allows faculty to manually adjust grades.
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From the Course Home page, on the Navigation bar, click GRADES
The User List pane appears. -
In the Grades Area widget, click MANAGE GRADES
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For the item you want to edit, click ENTER GRADES
The Grade Item pane appears. -
Make the desired changes
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When finished, click SAVE
A confirmation dialog box appears. -
Click SAVE
The grade is edited.
