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This article pertains to users participating in the Brightspace Pilot program during the Spring 2025 semester.
Introduction:
The Grades tool in Brightspace streamlines grading by offering direct entry options, an intuitive inline grading interface for evaluating submissions, and customizable settings for organizing, calculating, and releasing grades to students based on specific criteria.
Define Settings in the Grades tool
Instructors how to define settings in the Grades tool within Brightspace. It covers configuring organizational settings such as grade schemes, calculation methods, and display options to suit specific course requirements. These settings help instructors manage grading efficiently and ensure clear communication of grades to students.
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Enter grades in the Grades tool
Instructors can input grades manually, apply them in bulk for multiple students, and edit grades as needed. Additionally, save and publish grades for student visibility.
Manage Grades in the Grades tool
Creating and organizing grade items, setting up categories, applying grading schemes, and adjusting grade calculations. Instructors can also edit grades, manage weighting, and set release conditions for student visibility.
Set release conditions for grades
Release conditions in Brightspace allow instructors to link grade items or categories to other course activities, such as quizzes or assignments. This ensures that a grade item will only appear in the gradebook once the associated conditions, like completing a specific task, are met. This feature helps control when students can view or access their grades based on their progress in the course.
Navigating in the inline grading experience
Brightspace's inline grading feature allows you to grade student submissions directly within the platform. You can add feedback and annotations and utilize rubrics, streamlining the grading process. This tool is designed to make managing assignments more efficient, allowing you to quickly assess, comment on, and grade work without leaving the grading interface.
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