Manage grades offline in a spreadsheet and then import the file to update the Gradebook. Moreover, import a file as a method for quickly creating several Gradebook items at once.
To obtain a file in the proper import format, export your Gradebook and use that file as a template. This will ensure that the file contains all necessary student information, as well as any existing Gradebook item information in that site.
Go to Gradebook.
Select Gradebook from the site Tool Menu.
Select Import/Export.
From the Gradebook Actions menu, select the Import/Export tab.
Select Export Gradebook.
Select Export Gradebook to download a CSV file to use later for import.
Open the template in preferred spreadsheet application.
Add columns, grades, and/or feedback as needed, and save.
The import file must be in CSV file format. Also, be sure to use the following conventions:
- Student ID and Student Name are the first two columns and must be retained for any future imports.
- Gradebook Items/Assignments can include points by wrapping the points in [ ] after the title (e.g., Assignment 1 [50]).
- Comments can be imported by prefixing the column with a * (e.g., * Assignment 1).
- Columns that cannot be re-imported are prefixed with #.
Note: Add new items to the Gradebook by including new columns in your file. If you add new columns without a point value in brackets, Gradebook will prompt you to indicate the number of points upon import.
In Gradebook, select Choose File.
- Select Choose File to browse for and select the import file from your device.
- Select Continue.
For more information on importing your items into Gradebook, see How do I import grades into Gradebook?