[ARCHIVED] Why is theTotal Grade not always accurate?

[lhadleyk]

The "Total Grade" in Canvas is not always accurate, for example I have a course that only requires 60% or 600/1000 points to pass and I have a student with over 700 points and it is showing a grade of 'F.'  I have of course overridden this grade, but I do not understand why the Canvas calculation is inaccurate.

Thank you,

Linda

[nwilson7]

 @lhadleyk ‌, do you possibly have weights being calculated or do you have a grading scheme set that would have a 70% as a "F"?  Just a couple thoughts to why this could be happening.

-Nick

[lmoreira]

Hi  @lhadleyk ‌,

Are you using a grading scheme in your course? If so, I believe it's a good idea to review it, looks like it might have a problem. You can check the guide below that shows how to use grading schemes in Canvas:

How do I use grading schemes in a course?‌

Hope this helps!

[kmeeusen]

Hi  @lhadleyk  

If you are still using the legacy gradebook, then you will want to deselect the "treat Ungraded as Zero" checkbox. https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10225-4152181047 

Kelley

[lhadleyk · Accepted solution]

Thank you all!  It was the grading scheme that was set incorrectly.

Best,

Linda