Calculate Weighted Final Grades in Canvas
Did you know Canvas can calculate weighted final grades that match the weighted percentages in your syllabus?
- Display accurate percentage scores within assignment groups – e.g., a weighted score for all homework assignments.
- Make entering final grades into faculty center simpler.
- Calculating final grades in Canvas and updating scores regularly is more transparent for students – they can check their progress regularly.
How To
- Create one Assignment Group in Canvas for each category of work that counts toward the final grade. See How do I add an assignment group in a course? from the Instructure Community.
- Then weight each Assignment Group to match your syllabus. See How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups? from the Instructure Community.
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Example
A course syllabus includes the following categories of work to calculate the final grade:
| Category | Final Grade % |
|---|---|
| Homework | 15% |
| Lab Reports | 20% |
| Reflection Papers | 15% |
| Discussion Participation | 10% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Final Exam | 20% |
Canvas can be configured with matching Weighted Assignment Groups.
