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By default, Natural weighting produces a sum of the grades. The Weights column displays the relative weights of the items as percentages, based on each item’s points. Using natural aggregation also makes it easier to flag grade items as extra credit, if that option is needed.

Step-by-step guide


  1. In the Course Menu along the top of your course, select the Grades link.

  2. Using the dropdown menu at the top left, select Gradebook setup.
    Using the grader report pulldown menu, select Gradebook setupImage Added

  3.  Within Gradebook setup, click the Edit > Settings link next to the course category.

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    From the main course page, select Gradebook setup from the gear icon.
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    Once on the Gradebook setup page, click the Edit > Settings link at the top.
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  4. Toggle the Aggregation type to Natural.
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    Use the aggregation dropdown menu to select naturalImage Added

  5. Click Save changes at the bottom of the screen.

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To set a grade item or assignment to extra credit follow these steps:

  • Open the Gradebook: click the hamburger icon (top left) to open the menu and click GradesClick Grades in the Course menu along the top of your course homepage.
  • Use the dropdown menu at the top left to select Gradebook SetupClick on the Setup tab in Gradebook setup.
  • Find the grade item or assignment you would like to set as extra credit.
  • Click on the Edit link out to the right of the item. 
  • Select the Edit settings option.
  • Under Weight check the box for Extra Credit.
  • Save changes.
  • Once designated as Extra Credit the item total will display a "+" to the right of the number, indicating extra credit

Instructors can override grade items’ default weights and enter alternate weights by selecting the box next to any of the weights.

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