SpeedGrader
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 […]
Changes to SpeedGrader
Contents Overview From the start of Semester 2 there will be minor changes to the SpeedGrader interface in Canvas. Canvas has implemented these changes to improve performance including reduction in crashes and faster loading times, particularly for large cohorts. These changes should hopefully improve the marking experience for staff. Changes to the SpeedGrader interface The […]
Managing Grades in Canvas Gradebook
This guide will take you through a step-by-step process on how to enter grades manually into Canvas Gradebook, and how to bulk upload and bulk download grades and feedback. Contents How to enter grades manually into Canvas Gradebook In Canvas Gradebook, you have the option to manually enter grades for student submissions. If you would […]
Marking with the Canvas Teacher App
This guide introduces the marking process in the Canvas Teacher app, designed to help teaching staff understand how to access, review, and grade student submissions directly within the platform. The Canvas Teacher App allows you to grade assignments, annotate submissions, and manage student work directly from your device. This guide will help you download the app […]
Accessing and marking submissions
Contents How do I mark using SpeedGrader? SpeedGrader allows you to annotate/add inline comments to written submissions, complete a marking rubric (if appropriate) and also add feedback in a variety of other ways (eg. speech to text recognition, record/upload media, add a file attachment). Go to the Marking and feedback guidance if you need further […]
Example – Assessments & Grading in Canvas
Canvas offers a flexible and powerful set of tools for creating and managing assessments — from straightforward assignment submissions to more complex graded activities. If you’re used to Blackboard’s approach to assessments, you’ll find much of the same functionality here, though the workflow and terminology may feel a little different at first. This page brings […]