Creating a Check Mark Grading Scheme

Using a Check Plus, Check, Check Minus grading scheme for weekly learning activities allows for targeted and speedy feedback.

Video Walkthrough

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Click “Assignments”

Click the assignment button as indicated to create a new assignment.

Screenshot of a course assignments page with a large red arrow pointing to a blue + Assignment button in the upper right corner, highlighting where to add a new assignment.

2. Add an Assignment Name

Write an assignment name in the indicated box.

A screenshot of an online course management system showing the Assignments section. A red arrow points to the Assignment Name field. DesignPLUS tools are open on the right side of the screen.

3. Add Assignment Instructions

Write assignment instructions in the Rich Content Editor, indicated here.

A screenshot of a course assignments page with a red arrow pointing to a highlighted text box for entering assignment details. The left menu shows course navigation options; the right panel displays DesignPLUS tools.

4. Adjust Assignment Points

Change the points to reflect how much the assignment is worth.

A screenshot shows a learning management system assignment settings page with a red arrow pointing to a text box labeled q. On the right, a sidebar menu for DesignPLUS tools is visible.

5. Open Assignment Group Menu

Use the dropdown menu indicated to select which group the assignment belongs to.

A screenshot showing a course assignments page on the left with a red arrow pointing to the Assignment Group dropdown menu labeled Assignments, and a website editor panel on the right side.

6. Change the Grade Display

Click on the “Display Grade as” menu and switch to the “Letter Grade” option

A screenshot of a course management system shows an assignment settings page on the left, with Display Grade as: Letter Grade highlighted and an arrow pointing to a content editor panel on the right.

7. Click “New Grading Scheme”

Click the button as indicated to create a new grading scheme.

Screenshot showing a Canvas assignment settings page with a red arrow pointing to the “+ New Grading Scheme” button, and a side panel with content editing tools from the DesignPLUS add-on.

8. Change from Percentage to Points

Click from the Percentage option to the Points option.

A screenshot of a New Grading Scheme window, with an arrow pointing to the Points grading option next to Percentage. A table below shows letter grades and their corresponding range values.

9. Change Grade Symbol

Change letter grades to check mark symbols. For this example, we will be changing A to check plus, B to check, and C to check minus.

A pop-up window titled New Grading Scheme shows grading options. A large red arrow points to a text box where a check plus mark is entered as the letter grade range. Save and Cancel buttons are at the bottom.

10. Remove Extra Letter Grade

Remove any unused letter grades after you’ve added your check marks by clicking the trash icon.

A screenshot of a New Grading Scheme form, with an arrow pointing to a trash bin icon, indicating the option to delete a grading row entry.

11. Add a New Name for Your Grading Scheme

Title your grading scheme

A modal window titled New Grading Scheme shows fields for the scheme name and grading options. An arrow highlights the Grading Scheme Name text box. The background displays a blurred interface.

12. Click “Save”

Finally, click “Save” to save this scheme.

A popup titled “New Grading Scheme” shows grade settings being configured. A red arrow points to the blue “Save” button at the bottom right, indicating where to click to save changes.

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