New users often struggle with implementing extra credit in Canvas due to the lack of a built-in, default option, leading to reliance on workarounds such as adjusting assignment weights, creating no-submission assignments, or manually modifying total scores. These methods increase the risk of grading errors, inefficiencies, and inconsistencies that can confuse both faculty and students.
To enhance accuracy and streamline grading, Canvas should introduce a default extra credit feature that integrates seamlessly into the gradebook. This solution would reduce the need for complex manual adjustments, minimize calculation errors, and create a clearer, more transparent grading structure. By simplifying the process, faculty can efficiently apply extra credit while ensuring students fully understand its impact on their final grades, ultimately improving the overall user experience in Canvas.
