[ARCHIVED] Unsubmitted Assignment Grade

[brianjo]

Is there a way to set the default scores of all unsubmitted assignments to "0" without having to do each entry individually in Canvas 2020? 

[Chris_Hofer · Accepted solution]

Hello  @brianjo ...

I'm not sure if this will help to answer your question, but you might want to take a look at this Guide: How do I set a default grade for an assignment in the Gradebook?.

Also, on a side note, Canvas does not have a version or year...such as Canvas 2020.  It's just Canvas.  🙂

Please let Community members know if you have any questions...thanks!

[dmello2]

Relatedly, if I set a default grade on an assignment, does it provide a grade to students who only have submissions (which is what I'd like it to do)? In other words, students without a submission on that assignment (it's missing) should have no grade entered.

[ctitmus]

Hi  @dmello2 ,

Setting a default grade will input that grade for all students regardless of submission status. It will ignore any grades you have already entered, unless you tell it to overwrite those grades. You can find out more here: How do I set a default grade for an assignment in the Gradebook?‌

[julie_mills]

I'm struggling with this too, and the Default Grade settings explanation doesn't help.  I have my gradebook set to enter 0 and missing once an assignment is past due.  I've learned that because of some submission types, they get marked missing, but not marked with 0.  So I at least thought I could save some time by choosing default grade as 0.  Nope, chose Default grade as 0, didn't choose the "overwrite" checkbox as I wanted the other grades to remain the same.  Nothing happened.  No zeros and I have to hand-type them all in.  Hope you can help!