How do I set empty cells to zero for a single grade item?
Note: Gradebook does not include ungraded items in the course grade calculation. Empty cells could result in a higher course grade average for a student. To include a gradebook item in the course grade calculation, you must enter a grade of zero or higher.
Go to Gradebook.
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Select the Gradebook tool from the Tool Menu of your site.
Find the grade item for which you want to assign zeros for missed work.
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Select the dropdown arrow in the grade item's column header.
Select Set Score for Empty Cells.
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Enter the grade you will assign for empty cells.
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Use the Group/Section dropdown menu to select a specific group or section to assign this grade to (optional). Then, enter the grade you will assign to all empty cells. Click Done to assign.
Click Continue.
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Click Continue to confirm the score and section or groups you have chosen to update. These scores can be overwritten later if a student turns in late work by clicking into the individual student's grade cell and entering the new grade.