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Other Grade Items

You can also add your own entries to the gradebook that aren't linked to a Moodle activity like an assignment or discussion forum. This could include in-class activities for face-to-face classes or other activities completed outside of Moodle.

Adding Other Grade Items

  • Log into Moodle and enter your course site. 
  • Click Grades GradesIcon.png from the menu on the left.
    • If the menu is not visible, click HamburgerButton3.pngin the upper left corner.
  • Choose Gradebook setup from the dropdown menu on the Grades page.
  • Scroll to the bottom of the page and choose Add grade item.
  • Fill in the following information:
    • Grade item 
      • Item Name: how the entry will appear in the gradebook. This will be visible to you and the students.
      • Grade type: value is the default choice. Click the questionicon.pngfor information about the other options.
      • Scale: this option is only active when using the scale grade type.
      • Maximum grade: the largest number of points the item is worth.
      • Minimum grade: the smallest number of points the item is worth.
      • Hidden: if checked, the grade item will not be visible to students.
      • Locked: this option does not apply to this type of grade item. Do not check it.
    • Parent category
      • Item weight: this only applies if you are using weighted grades and categories.
      • Grade category: this only applies if you are using categories in your gradebook. Choose the category the grade item should be in.
    • Click Save changes
    • The item will appear in your gradebook. Follow the instructions for reordering gradebook items if needed.

Grading Other Grade Items

  • Log into Moodle and enter your course site. 
  • Click Grades GradesIcon.png from the menu on the left.
    • If the menu is not visible, click HamburgerButton3.pngin the upper left corner.
  • Choose Single view from the dropdown menu on the Grades page.
  • Choose the gradebook item you want to enter from the dropdown titled Select grade item (#1).
  • Enter the numerical grade for each student (#2).
    • To insert the same grade for multiple students, see Bulk Insert Grades below.
  • Enter any feedback you might want to leave for the student (#3).
  • Click Save and then Continue.

Bulk Insert Grades

 

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