Gradebook Basics

The gradebook is a standard feature in all courses. Instructors can use the gradebook to monitor students' progress. Grades reported to the students through the gradebook can inspire motivation or simply provide progress indicators. Instructors can use gradebook elements to generate students' overall grades. It is important to understand the mechanics of managing grades for your courses. Items to consider include displaying, customizing, importing, and exporting grades. Consider what the students see in their gradebook as well.

1. In the Course Navigation menu, click on Grades.

Note: The Grader report appears.

2. To show only overall and total course grades, select the Cell actions icon and then choose Show totals only.

 Note: The Grader report displays Total grades only.

3. To return to the grades view, click on the Cell actions icon and then the Show grades only option.

Note: The Grader report appears displaying all of the student grades.

A student's grades are stored in the course gradebook. If you want a paper copy of the grades, export the gradebook to a file and save it.

1. Click on the Grader report drop-down to expand it.

2. From the drop-down menu, select Export.

3. Click on the Export as drop-down menu and select Excel Spreadsheet.

4. Select the grade items you want to include in the report.

5. Click on the Download button.

6. Save the Excel file to your computer if it does not download automatically.

7. Locate the file on your computer and open it. 

Moodle Documents: Grading Quick Guide