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Managing Canvas Peer Reviews
This guide walks you through managing allocations, monitoring completion, reviewing peer reviews, and releasing grades and feedback in Canvas.
Why is Canvas not calculating my rubric grades
Canvas can automatically calculate and transfer rubric grades to the Grades screen when the correct setting is enabled. This guide explains what to do if you have used a rubric for grading and Canvas has not automatically calculated the rubric score. Contents Why is my rubric not calculating the total score? A common issue when […]
How to mark a Cadmus assignment
When marking a Cadmus assignment you must have the option to mark via Canvas SpeedGrader selected when setting up your Cadmus assignment. To mark submissions in SpeedGrader you will need to select it as your marking tool when setting up the Requirements for your Cadmus assessment. To select SpeedGrader as your marking tool It is important to […]
Student Guide: Gradescope
Gradescope is a tool, accessed via Canvas, which enables you to submit handwritten written work (including formulae and diagrams), typed work and code. Contents How do I access Gradescope? You can access Gradescope assignments like any other assignment, by opening the Assignments menu and then opening the relevant Assignment link. If a direct menu link […]
Managing submissions and grading a Gradescope Homework assignment
Gradescope Homework assignments allow students to submit handwritten or typed work. This article provides an of the processes for managing submissions, grading submissions and releasing grades. For information on setting up a Homework assignment see: Setting up a Gradescope Homework assignment. Contents Using rubrics to grade submissions During the Grade submission phase you can select appropriate […]
Processing and Grading Gradescope Bubble sheets
Gradescope bubble sheet assignments allow students to complete paper based multiple choice exams and for those papers to be scanned and largely automatically marked. This article looks at the steps that happen in Gradescope after students have completed the exam. If you’re looking for guidance on how to set up a bubble sheet check out […]
Student Guide: How to submit a quiz, access results and feedback
Quizzes in Canvas are used to assess your learning and can appear in multiple places throughout your course. This guide shows you how to find and access quizzes, results and feedback. Contents How to find the quizzes Quizzes can always be found in the Quizzes area of your course menu. If you’d like a step-by-step […]
Monitoring Marking Activity in Canvas
Learn how to use Canvas Gradebook tools to monitor marking activity across assignments.
Spotting Missed Submissions in Canvas
Use the Canvas Gradebook filters to quickly spot students missing key assessments.
Accessing Marked Student Work from Previous Years
Staff wishing to access marked student work from academic years prior to 2025–26, which was submitted and marked in Blackboard, should contact the Digital Learning Service (DLS) directly. To make a request, simply email digital.learning@manchester.ac.uk. Please include relevant details such as the unit code, academic year, and any specific student ID numbers if applicable. The […]