Skip to main content

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

The

guide

will

show you how to:

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

    image.png

    Steps

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

      embedded-image-PZ3FYfi5.png

      kTYNPVvl4q86tDKv-embedded-image-pz3fyfi5.png




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

      page.

    2. ClickFrom the drop down, click Edit Category.

      ellipse.png

    3. Make necessary changes:mfazZaECkf9K3MIL-embedded-image-bv5pyfxg.pngiCqwMWJknVpCkXDE-embedded-image-b3p2nkis.png

      1. Change the aggregation

      2. Change the weight


      Save the changes

      5. Save the changes.mfazZaECkf9K3MIL-embedded-image-bv5pyfxg.png




      See also Moodle Docs - Gradebook Categories

      Seek Further Assistance

      For additional assistance please contact, Clarkson OIT Help Desk;

      Online: Get Help
      Email: helpdesk@clarkson.edu
      Call: 315-268-HELP (x4357)

      Back to top