Grading and Gradebook Setup

Grading & Gradebook

• Understanding Canvas Grading – Learn how grades are calculated and displayed in Canvas.
• Creating Assignment Groups & Weighting – Organize assignments into groups and set weighted percentages for your Gradebook.
• Drop the Lowest Grade (Grading Rules) – Set rules to automatically drop students' lowest grades within assignment groups.
• Gradebook Overview – Navigate and understand the Canvas Gradebook interface and features.
• How do I give extra credit in a course? – Add extra credit points to assignments or overall course grades.
• Managing Late Submissions – Handle assignments submitted past the due date and apply grading rules.
• Hide Grade Totals from Students – Control whether students can see total grades before you’re ready.
• i-grades- Learn what steps to take for entering i-grades. 

Still Need Help?

You can use the Canvas Instructor Guides or email us at ecat.montana.edu for questions.