There are multiple ways to collect work, assess student performance, and record scores in your Canvas course. Three of the most commonly used options for assessments are Assignments, Quizzes, and ...

Course-embedded assessment is when assigned work or exams (required by a course and graded as part of that course) are also used as evidence of learning for program assessment. Designing assignment ...

Gradebook Construction Each graded item is assigned a point value. Labeling an assignment to an assignment category is not necessary. Each graded item is assigned a point value AND assigned to an ...

Quality Matters standard 3.2 states “The course grading policy is stated clearly at the beginning of the course.” The grading policy is typically located in the course syllabus. This policy should be ...

It is good teaching practice to be clear and transparent about the purpose, task, and criteria for assignments and learning activities. This includes communicating with students about what is and is ...

Departments/programs may have additional requirements and/or may outline a particular format for the syllabus. Faculty should check to make sure there are no additional departmental guidelines they ...