Exclude a grade category or item from the final grade calculation
Excluding an item from the final grade calculation enables you to evaluate a grade category, numeric grade item, select box grade item, or pass/fail grade item without including the grade in users’ calculated or adjusted final grades.
- Who is this for: Online Instructors
- What is required: A D2L course in which you are using the gradebook
How to exclude a grade category or item from the final grade calculation
Depending on which Grading System you use for your course, choose one of the options:
Points System
Use the Exclude from Final Grade Calculation check box to exclude items and categories while using the Points system.
- On the course home page, click Grades from the Navbar
- In the Manage Grades area, click on the category or item you want to edit.
- Select the Exclude from Final Grade Calculation check box.
- Click Save and Close.
Weighted System
You can exclude a grade item or category from the final grade calculation in the weighted system by setting the grade item or category’s weight to 0%.
- On the course home page, click Grades from the Navbar
- In the Manage Grades area, click on the category or item you want to edit.
- In the Grading section, add a value of 0 in the Weight field.
- Click Save and Close.
Formula System
You can exclude a grade category or item using the Formula system by removing that grade item or category from the formula you will be using to calculate the final grade.