Setting Weighted Grades Based on Assignment Groups

Owned by Al Lizaso
Jul 25, 2024
1 min read

Summary

You can weight final grades in the course based on assignment groups. This option assigns a weight to each assignment group (not the assignments themselves). Within each assignment group, a percentage is calculated by dividing the total points a student has earned by the total points possible for all assignments in that group.

Instructions

  1. In the Course Navigation Menu, click the Assignments link.

  2. Click the Assignments Options icon and select the Assignment Groups Weights option.

  3. Click the Weight final grade based on assignment groups checkbox.

  4. Enter the percentage weights for each of the different Assignment Groups you created. The percentage weights you specify here will determine how Canvas calculates the final grade for your course. These percentages can be changed at anytime, and students will be notified when any changes are made. The weights will show up in the Gradebook for both students and instructors.

  5. The total percentage of all assignment groups can be set above 100%. This allows for the creation of assignment groups for extra credit.

  6. Click the Save button.

 

Notes

  • Assignment group weights can include decimals.

  • If an assignment group is weighted to zero percent, any course items added to the group will not count toward the final grade.