Set up assignment groups / Canvas

Problem

• How do I create assignment groups in a Canvas course to drop the lowest grades?
• How do I create assignment groups in a Canvas course to use weighted grades?

Resolution

• Note: This article relates to how to create assignment groups on the Assignment Index page. For information on creating assignments for student groups, see the Create an assignment or discussion for a group KB article
• Assignments can be added to assignment groups to apply rules (dropping the lowest/highest grade) or to assign weights for weighted grades. Refer to the following Canvas Guides:
  • How do I add an assignment group in a course?
  • How do I create rules for an assignment group?
  • How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups?

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas support
  • Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
  • Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online site
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

User

• Canvas Instructor

System

• 10185: Canvas