This article pertains to users participating in the Brightspace Pilot program during the Spring 2025 semester.
Introduction:
The automatic zero grading feature assigns a score of zero to any unsubmitted student activities after the due date. This automation simplifies the grading process by eliminating the need for instructors to manually enter zeros for missing submissions, making it easier to identify students who have not completed their work. It also provides students with a more accurate reflection of their grades, both for individual activities and the overall course.

Figure: When the automatic zero grading function runs, a dashed underline is applied to automatic zeros(0) along with a tooltip that appears on hover to indicate that the system automatically applied the zero (0) grade.
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