This article introduces how to add grade items directly in the Moodle gradebook. Note: The PREFERRED method for entering grades (even for assignments--like oral presentations or in-class quizzes) is to create a Moodle Assignment. The advantages of using this method instead of the one described below are:
- easy duplication with the duplicate tool
- items are viewable in the course by students (but can be hidden if desired)
- allows for additional descriptions or instructions for the activity
- option to change the activity settings to have an online component later if desired.
You may also be interested in Importing Grades from a Spreadsheet
Adding a Gradebook Item
- From the 'Administration' block, select 'Gradebook Setup' in the 'Top Links' or 'Administration' block.
![Top links block, gradebook setup](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item1.png)
- In the window that opens, page down and select 'Add grade item.'
![Select "Add grade item"](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item2.png)
- Enter an item name and maximum grade value and scroll down and click 'Save changes.'
![Grade Item Settings](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/2/gradeitem.png)
- You will now see the grade item in a column in your gradebook. To enter student grades and feedback, in the Administration block, click on "Gradebook setup," and the click the "View" tab.
![Select "Grades"](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/gradersetup.png)
- In the Gradebook, select the 'Single view' tab near the top of the page.
![Select "Single view"](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item4.png)
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Select the assignment you wish to grade from the list.
![Select the assignment](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item5.png)
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Enter grades and any comments in the text boxes provided and then click 'Save.'
![Add grades and comments](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item6.png)
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Moodle will be indicate how many grades have been saved--click 'Continue.'
![Click Continue](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item7.png)
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Grades will added to the gradebook and students will see the grade and any comments in THEIR gradebook.
![Student view grades](http://web.augsburg.edu/it/kb_images/moodle/Mood_item8.png)
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Last Modified: 2016/10/13
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