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Import Grades

Summary

This article provides instruction for instructors who wish to import grades from a file source other than Moodle (namely .xls or .csv) into the Moodle Gradebook.

This Guide Will Help You to:


How To Video:


Steps

1) First, create a stable source data file that Moodle will accept on import by exporting a copy of your current gradebook.

To Export:

  • Turn editing on.
  • Under Course Administration, click to expand Gradebook setup. Locate Export. Select desired file type (Excel spreadsheet is most common).

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  • Select desired grade items to export. There is a Select All/None button at the bottom.
  • Select Export format options. The defaults are preferred in most cases. 
  • Save the Excel file (.xlsx) to a desired destination folder. 
  • Paste grade data into the Excel spreadsheet.
  • AVOID altering the Column Headings or the student identification information in the original file.
  • Save as file type as a .csv

2) To Import:

  • Click Import in the Grades Administration block.
  • Choose file to select to upload. Defaults are preferred in most cases.
  • Click Upload Grades. 
  • You can preview the import to check that things look good. 
  • Identify user by:
    • Select the desired fields to map. Recommend mapping Email address to Email address. 
  • Grade item mappings:
    • Select the grade items you wish to map. 
  • Click Upload Grades.

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