How do I grade a gradebook item using a rubric?

Go to Gradebook.

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Select Gradebook from the Tool Menu in your site.

Select the down arrow in the cell for the student you would like to grade and choose Grade Rubric.

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Select the appropriate rating level for each criterion.

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The points will be added up automatically based on your rating selections. The total points earned will appear below the rubric.

(Optional) If you allowed individual score adjustments, you may fine tune the rating points if needed.

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(Optional) Select the Comment icon [Leave a comment for the student about this criterion] if you would like to include additional feedback.

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Enter your comments into the text field provided, and select Done when finished.

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Note: The Comments icon changes color when comments are saved.

Select Save Rubric Grading when finished grading the item.

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