Canvas Tips: Gradebook Setup

If you are new to the Canvas Gradebook or need a refresher on the Grades option in the learning management system, The Canvas Instructor Guide has a number of resources available for you.

The Gradebook provides a point of access for both instructor and student: the instructor uses it to enter grades for assignments, and the student uses it to see their grades and average throughout the semester. Instructors see all grades; students see only their own grades, by assignment.

How Do I Use the Gradebook?

The Instructor Guide’s article How do I use the Gradebook? is accompanied by screen shots and a seven-minute instructional video. In the left column of the Instructor Guide, scroll down to the menu item Grades to select related information, such as How do I create assignment columns for non-submission assignments in the Gradebook?, How do I arrange columns in the Gradebook?, and more.

For More Help

For more guidance on this and other topics related to Canvas, visit the Canvas Instructor Guide for information, screen shots, and video demonstrations.

Additional help may be found in the 24/7/365 Canvas help menu. Click the Help icon in Canvas' global navigation menu at left and select the appropriate resource. The options include Search the Canvas Guides, the Canvas Support Hotline phone number, Chat with Canvas Support (Faculty), and several other options.