Grade Discussions - Using a Rubric

This step by step guide will walk you through how to grade a discussion from the gradebook using a rubric.

Before completing these steps your discussion should be set up and connected to the gradebook.

Step 1 - Go to Assessments

1. Click on the Assessments tab.
2. Click "Grades"

Step 2 - Select Grade Item

Note: The association should be marked "Discussions". This lets you know that the discussion is linked
to the gradebook.

1. Click Manage Grades
2. Click the drop down button next to the item you wish to grade.
3. Select "Enter Grades"

Step 3 - Review Submission - Complete Rubric - Enter Grade

1. Click the conversation icon to review a compilation of the student's posts.
2. Click the assessment icon to bring up the rubric. Fill it out, add comments and take note of the total at the bottom.
3. Manually enter the point value into the grading box.

Step 4 - Click "Save and Close"

When you are finished entering in grades, click "Save and Close"