Fixing improperly linked assignments in the gradebook In the case that an assignment is linked to the incorrect grade book item, the quickest way to fix this is to rename the grade book item and match the assignment’s name*. Another way is to unlink the...
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How can I update quiz marks with corrected quiz answers in Brightspace?
Sometimes errors happen when setting up a quiz and you will need to update the marks for a question. To do so, follow these steps: Go to Course Tools in the blue navigation bar near the top of the page and select Quizzes from Course Tools. Navigate to...
How do I get user statistics for quizzes in Brightspace?
To access quiz statistics, navigate to Course Tools > Quizzes > Statistics. 1. Viewing quiz statistics Follow the steps below to view more detailed statistics for a given quiz. Step 1: On the Manage Quizzes tab, select Statistics from the drop-down menu of...
How do I change existing grades from point graded system to weighted?
If you need to change existing grades from point graded system to weighted, follow the steps below: Go to Grades in the navbar. Select Settings on the right side of the page. Select Calculation Options. Select weighted to show the final grade out of 100%, then...
How do I export grades from Brightspace as an Excel or CSV file?
If you would like to export grades from Brightspace as an Excel or CSV file, please follow the steps below. Note: before exporting grades, it is helpful to have grade items and categories already built. Go to Grades and Enter Grades. ...
How do I delete a grade item?
Navigate to Grades from the nav bar and select the Manage Grades tab. If your grade item is linked to an assessment in Brightspace, you will need to unlink the assignment or quiz that is associated with the grade item before you can delete it. If there is no...
How do I create a grade scheme in Brightspace?
Grade schemes allow you to customize how you assess your learners in Brightspace (e.g., by using different letter grades, comments, pass/fail). This post will demonstrate: a) how to create a custom grade scheme, and b) how to create a grade item that uses a...
How do I set up my gradebook with a weighted grade system?
Brightspace offers instructors with different options regarding the grade system they would like to use for their courses. The two most common options are the Weighted and the Points grading systems. This post includes the steps involved in creating a weighted grading...
What is the difference between a weighted and a points grading system?
Weighted The weighted system calculates grade items as a percentage of a final grade worth 100%. The maximum points you assign to individual grade items can be any value, but their contribution towards the category they belong to and the final grade is the...
How do I release calculated final grades in Brightspace?
The calculated final grade is the final grade calculated by the grade book. You cannot adjust the final grade without adjusting grade item scores. If your course uses adjusted final grades instead, please follow the instruction in this post. To release...
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