Canvas Gradebook
On This Page:
Canvas Gradebook Overview
Your Canvas Gradebook
What are grades and the Gradebook?
How do I use the Gradebook?
Adding and Managing Grades
How do I use the Total column in the Gradebook?
How do I post grades for an assignment in the Gradebook?
How do I hide grades that were previously posted in the Gradebook?
How do I enter and edit grades in the Gradebook?
How do I create assignment columns for non-submission assignments in the Gradebook?
How do I enter grades for an individual assignment as a specific grading type in the Gradebook?
How do I set a default grade for an assignment in the Gradebook?
How do I publish final grades for a moderated assignment?
How do I apply scores to ungraded assignments as an Instructor?
Points
Extra Credit and Curving Grades
How do I curve grades in the Gradebook?
How do I exclude an assignment from the course's final grades?
How do I give extra credit in a course?
Overrides and Changing Status in the Gradebook
How do I change the status of a submission in the Gradebook?
How do I override a student's final grade in the Gradebook?
Importing and Exporting Grades
How do I import grades in the Gradebook?
How do I export grades in the Gradebook?
Grading Policies, Schemes and Weights
Setting Gradebook Policies
How do I use posting policies in a course?
How do I select a grade posting policy for a course in the Gradebook?
How do I select a grade posting policy for an assignment in the Gradebook?
How do I apply a Missing Submission policy in the Gradebook?
How do I apply a Late Submission policy in the Gradebook?
Grading Schemes and Weights
Grading Schemes and WeightsHow do I use grading schemes in a course?
How do I enable a grading scheme for a course?
How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups?
Viewing Your Canvas Gradebook
Customizing and Filtering
How do I arrange columns in the Gradebook?How do I filter columns and rows in the Gradebook?
How do I sort and display student data in the Gradebook?
How do I use the Notes column in the Gradebook?
How do I use the icons and colors in the Gradebook?
How do I sort an individual assignment column in the Gradebook?
How do I change the color for a grading status in the Gradebook?
Different Views
How do I view total scores in the Gradebook as if all ungraded assignments were given zero grades?How do I view assignments or students individually in the Gradebook?
How do I view grades for inactive or concluded student enrollments in the Gradebook?
How do I view the Unpublished Assignments column in the Gradebook?
How do I view the Split Student Names column in the Gradebook?
How do I view the history of all grading changes in the Gradebook?
How do I view a student's Grades page in a course from the Gradebook?
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Canvas Training and Resources (On-Demand)
This course contains a wide variety of resources including a Canvas course checklist, video and written tutorials, sample courses, and access to 24/7 support. The course is "on-demand" meaning that you can access it at any time.
To access this "Canvas Training and Resources" course, you can simply self-enroll by following these steps:
- Click on this link: https://umamherst.instructure.com/enroll/WDGJ8T
- Log into Canvas with your NetID@umass.edu and password.
- Click on Enroll in Course OR Go to the Course to access the course.
You should now see the "Canvas Training and Resources" course on your Canvas dashboard.
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Need Help Now?
IDEAS is available for drop-in support on Monday through Friday, 10am to 3pm:
- Zoom sessions (Meeting ID: 924-709-736)
- In person (Bartlett Hall, Room 319)
To schedule and appointment, please contact us at instruct@umass.edu.