How do I grade discussion Forums or Topics?
There are 3 methods of Grading Forums or Topics:
- Method 1: Assign a grade to an individual student's posting
- Method 2: Assign a grade using the Statistics and Grading tool
- Method 3: Assign a grade using the Forum or Topic Grade tool
Before grading, you must add the grading items to your Gradebook.
Right-click Gradebook and select "Add
Name the grade item, set points, include in grade, then click Add/Close
Method 1: •Assign a grade to an individual student's posting - Click on the Topic name.
This displays the Topic's Conversations.
Enter a grade, comment, then click Submit Grade
Method 2: •Assign a grade using the Statistics and Grading tool - Click Statistics and Grading
This displays the Statistics and Grading page.
To the right of the Topic post you want to grade, click Grade.
Select a Gradebook item from the dropdown box, enter a grade, enter a comment, then click Submit Grade
Method 3: •Assign a grade using the Forum or Topic Grade tool - Click More / Grade
This displays statistics on the student postings to the Topic.