Moodle: Gradebook: Gradebook Setup


The Gradebook setup page provides instructors access to set up and make changes to their Moodle course gradebook. Options available in this view include creating and editing grade categories and graded items.

To Access the Gradebook Setup in a Moodle course:

  1. Log into Moodle and select the desired course.
     
  2. Click the Admin icon (the small gray gear symbol), and click on Gradebook Setup under the Course Administration drop-down menu.
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  3. You can now edit the weight and max grade of categories and graded items.gradebook setup page

     
  4. Hide or Show graded items and categories in the Edit dropdown menu to the right. Select Edit Settings to alter the appearance of the grade.
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  5. The edit settings page allows users to change the name of the item, grade type, maximum grade and allows users to schedule how long and when they want an item to be hidden on their page.
    edit gradebook settings per item

     
  6. Once changes are made select Save Changes at the bottom of the page.
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Support & Training

The Faculty Technology Center (FTC) provides Moodle support by email, by phone, or live through Zoom. For contact information, please see the article Faculty Technology Center: LSU Overview. To connect through Zoom and for further information on support services and training, see the LSU Online & Continuing Education Faculty Resources & Support page.

The FTC also provides just-in-time faculty training opportunities and recorded training sessions. Attending at least one training session for Moodle upgrades is highly recommended. For a comprehensive list of available workshops and recordings, please see the LSU Online & Continuing Education Technology Training page.

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