Creating a Custom Column in the Grade Centre

Assignments will not always require the submission of files or essays for example presentations, performances or experiments. By creating a custom column grades can be made available to students through the Grade Centre. This guide details how to create a custom column and enter grades and feedback.

Creating a Column

1. In the site management panel click on Grade Centre and select Full Grade Centre.

2. Click Create Column.

3. Enter a column name and description.

4. Select a Primary Display. Score or Percentage is most common.
5. Enter 100 for Points Possible regardless of the weighting.

6. Ensure Include this Column in Grade Centre Calculations is site to Yes and decide whether to Show this Column to Students.
7. Click Submit.

Entering a Grade and Feedback

1. In the site management panel click on Grade Centre and select Full Grade Centre.

2. To enter a grade only click on the cell and type in the grade and press enter.
3. To enter a grade and feedback click on the arrow menu on the cell.
4. Select View Grade/Mark Details.

5. Enter feedback in the Feedback to Learner field.
6. Attach a file by showing the full editing toolbar and clicking on the Add Content icon (+). Navigate to the file on your computer and select it.
7. Click Submit.

Leaving Comments for Colleagues

1. Once marking is complete, it may be helpful to leave notes for colleagues e.g. second markers. These notes are not visible to students.
2. Enter your comment in the Grading/Marking Notes field.
3. Click Submit.