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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 […]
Setting up marking groups in Cadmus
For larger cohorts of students, it can be helpful to set up marking groups, making your marking and moderation processes smoother. For Cadmus assignments, marking groups are set up in Cadmus, rather than in Canvas. You can also add students to groups by uploading a spreadsheet into Cadmus. Guidance on how to do this can be […]
Managing the Release of Grades and Feedback
This guide covers how to manage the release of marks and feedback via the Canvas Gradebook. We will look at the Grade Posting Policy, where you can control whether grades are posted automatically or manually. We will also cover quiz settings, which allow us to control the release of quiz scores and feedback to students. […]
Editing Quizzes When Submissions Have Been Made
Once a Canvas quiz has been submitted by students – or tested in Student View – making changes becomes tricky. This article outlines what can and can’t be edited at that stage and guides you through updating your quiz in a way that keeps marking fair and consistent.
Moderated Grading in Canvas
Moderated grading in Canvas allows multiple markers to grade the same submission independently and provide provisional feedback. However, due to current limitations under testing, we recommend not using moderated grading at this time.
Managing Rubrics in Canvas
A rubric in Canvas is a scoring guide that helps you evaluate students’ work based on specific criteria. They present students with the expectations of an assignment and how they’ll be scored accordingly. You can attach rubrics to Assignments, graded Discussions, and Quizzes, or use them as standalone assessment tools. Contents Creating a Rubric Rubrics […]
Managing Rubrics in Canvas
A rubric in Canvas is a scoring guide that helps you evaluate students’ work based on specific criteria. They present students with the expectations of an assignment and how they’ll be scored accordingly. You can attach rubrics to Assignments, graded Discussions, and Quizzes, or use them as standalone assessment tools. Contents Creating a Rubric Rubrics […]
Uploading Files to the Canvas Gradebook
This guide explains how to upload personalised documents into Canvas Gradebook such as academic transcripts or individual letters.
Student Guide: How to Access Grades and Feedback
A student guide on how to access grades and feedback in Canvas.
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 […]