Grades: Overview

FAQs about the D2L Grades Tool

1. What is the difference between grade categories and grade items?

2. How do I create a grade category and item?

3. How do I set the grading system for the course?

4. What is the difference between the weighted, points, and formula grading systems?

5. How do I properly set the weighted system?

6. How do I properly set the points system?

7. Why don’t I see the formula grading system as an option in the Grades tool's Settings?

8. How do I exclude a grade category or item from the final grade calculation?

9. Why do grades return to null after leaving feedback in an assignment?

10. How do I re-order grade categories and items?

11. How do I hide grade categories and items?

12. How do I set date restrictions for grade categories or items?

13. How do I attach a discussion topic to a grade item?

14. How do I attach an assignment to a grade item?

15. How do I attach a quiz to a grade item?

16. How do I delete a grade item associated with a tool?

17. How do I import grades?

18. What file format should I use to import grades?

19. How do I export grades?