Assignments can be integrated into the Gradebook in two main ways:

1. Linking to Gradebook Automatically:

   • Linking a chat, discussion, journal, assignment, or exam to the Gradebook through individual tool settings will automatically create a Gradebook Assignment.
   • For detailed instructions on creating Gradebook Assignments via this method, refer to the help pages for each individual tool.

2. Creating Assignments Directly in Gradebook:

   • New Assignments can also be added directly from the Gradebook homepage by clicking the green “Create” button and selecting “New Assignment.”
   • Assignments created from within Gradebook can later be Quick Graded or linked to a chat, discussion, journal, assignment, or exam if desired.

Explanation of Fields

• Title: Enter the assignment title, this is required.
• Due Date: Set a submission deadline for the assignment using the calendar.
• Maximum Points: Input a maximum points value, which is required even if it’s not part of the final grade.
• Group: Select a group (available only if the Gradebook is grouped).
• Grading Method: Choose between points, grading scale, or rubric (rubrics must be defined in Gradebook settings).
• Is Used in Calculations: Exclude the assignment grade from final grade calculations by unchecking this box. Points are still required even if they won’t count toward the final grade.
• Is Extra Credit: Check this box to make the assignment extra credit. The “Is Used in Calculations” box must be checked to include it as extra credit.

Once an assignment is created, it can be edited by clicking the gray button next to the assignment title and selecting “Edit.”

Gradebook Grouping

Grouping must be enabled in the Gradebook settings before creating groups. Once enabled, groups can be created in two ways:

1. Within Gradebook Grouping Settings:

   • Enter Gradebook settings, go to “Grouping,” and click the green “Add a group” button. Use the green pencil icon to edit existing groups.

2. Directly in Gradebook Homepage:

   • Switch to “Assignment Groups View,” click the green “Create” button, and select “New Group.”

Group Settings:

• Final Grade Calculation: Choose if the group should be included in the final grade.
• Score Drops: Indicate if the lowest scores in the group should be dropped.
• Extra Credit: Mark the group as extra credit if it’s used in calculations.

You cannot create groups within groups; however, individual assignments within each group can be weighted according to specific needs.