Exclude a Grade Category or Item from the Final Grade Calculation

Excluding an item from the final grade calculation enables you to evaluate a grade category, numeric grade item, selectbox grade item, or pass/fail grade item without including the grade in students’ calculated or adjusted final grades.

You can exclude grade categories and items from a Weighted Grading System,a Points Grading System, or a Formula Grading System.

Exclude from a weighted grading system:

  1. On the nav bar, click the Assessment menu, then select Grades.
    Grades on Nav Bar
  2. Then click Manage Grades.
    Manage Grades
  3. In the Manage Grades area, click on the category or item you wish to exclude.
    Manage Grades Select Item
  4. In the Grading section, add a value of 0 in the Weight field.
    Add Weight value: 0 for a Grade Item

    Add Weight value: 0 for a Grade Item

    Add Weight value- 0 for a Grade Category

    Add Weight value- 0 for a Grade Category

  5. Click Save and Close.

Exclude from a points grading system:

  1. On the nav bar, click the Assessment menu, then select Grades.
    Grades on Nav Bar
  2. Then click Manage Grades.
    Manage Grades
  3. In the Manage Grades area, click on the category or item you wish to exclude.
    Manage Grades Select Item
  4. Select the Exclude from Final Grade Calculation check box.
    Exclude from Final Grade Calculation
  5. Click Save and Close.

Exclude from a formula grading system:

You can exclude a grade category or item using the Formula system by removing that grade item or category from the formula you will be using to calculate the final grade.