How do I connect the Gradebook2 to the Assignments tool?
The Gradebook2 tool can be connected to the Assignments tool so that grades scored in the Assignment tool are displayed in the Gradebook2 tool.
There are 2 different types of connections that can be made to the Assignments tool.
Option 1 - Add Assignment to Gradebook: Making this connection creates a new item in the Gradebook 2 tool. Note; If you use this type of Gradebook connection you cannot add (or edit) the student's grade in the Gradebook spreadsheet column. All grades come from the Assignment tool.
Option 2 - Associate with existing Gradebook entry: Making this connection send the grades to an existing item in the Gradebook2 tool. Note; If you use this type of Gradebook connection you add (or edit) the student's grade in both the Assignments tool AND in the the Gradebook spreadsheet column.
Under Grade Scale, select Points and enter a number of maximum points.
Option 1 - Under Grading, select "Add Assignment to Gradebook".
Option 2 - Under Grading, select "Associate with existing Gradebook entry".
Option 1 - If you selected "Add Assignment to Gradebook", a new item will be added to the Gradebook.
Option 1 - Right-click the name of the grade item and select "Edit this grade item".
Option 1 - Change the Category to the Selected Category, then click Save Close.
Option 2 - If you selected "Associate with existing Gradebook entry", the Assignment grade will be associated with the selected existing Gradebook entry.
Option 1 - Grading - Go to the Assignments tool, click Grade for the assignment.
Option 1 - Grading - Click "Save and Release" or "Save and Don't Release"
Option 1 - Grading - Note; Instructors can optionally "Release All" grades at once on the Assignment Submission list page.
Option 1 - Grading - Example of grade displayed in Gradebook tool.
Note: Option 1 does not allow the instructor to add/edit the grade in the Gradebook spreadsheet. All grades must come from the Assignment tool and must be released for the student to see them.
Option 2 - Grading - Go to the Gradebook tool, checkmark the grade item so it is displayed in the right spreadsheet.
The grading process for Option 2 is the same as for Option 1. However, Option 2 allows instructors to add/edit grades in the Gradebook spreadsheet.