Adding+Assignments



You already learned how to create your assignment types or categories and now you will need to know how to create your specific assignments.

On the right hand side of the screen, click on “Add Assignment” link

From the resulting screen, enter a specific description of the assignment in the description box.

Choose an assignment from the drop down box located below the description box.

Enter a due date Make sure the due date falls in the correct grading period Make sure the date exists – For example do not enter February 29th

Enter the number of points the assignment is worth If using a point earned out of points possible system - the points possible value can be anything If using a percentage method - all assignments have to be worth 100 points If using a letter grade system - leave the points box blank Keep in mind that the system you are using was decided when the assignment types were created.

Exclude a Grade You can choose to record the assignment but not have it count toward their average by selecting “Exclude from student averages.” Share Assignments If you are using the assignment types that you created in multiple classes then you are able to share your assignments with your other classes. Simply place check marks next to the classes where you want your assignment to appear. Always Remember to SAVE