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Moodle: Change Weights in Gradebook

Summary

Summary

Change
weights in Moodle's gradebook to make specific assignments or categories more or less important for a student's final grade, without changing the raw point values. This Guideallows Willfor Helpflexible Yougrading to:
schemes, such as making a final exam worth 50% of the grade, even if it has the same number of points as a smaller assignment.  Weights must match the grading strategy outlined in the course syllabus, ensuring the final grade accurately reflects the instructor's intended weight for different types of work.

 

Steps

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show you how to:

  • ClickChange weights in the Gradebook, start by clicking on Grades on your Moodle HomepageHomepage.

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Steps

  1. On the left,left side of the page, click Grade Report-Report-scroll down to Gradebook set up:.

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  1. Click on the ellipse on the right side of the item you want to change.
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    page.

  2. ClickFrom the drop down, click Edit Category.

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  3. Make necessary changes:

    1. Change the aggregation

    2. Change the weight


  1. Save the changes

5. Save the changes.




See also Moodle Docs - Gradebook Categories

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