Graedebook assignments out of order because of multiple due dates.

[EricRader]

Hello,

    Teachers at my school are having issues with their gradebook on canvas. We operate on an A/B schedule. Beacuse of that, many teachers need to have multiple due dates on canvas. When they assign multiple due dates it causes the gradebook on canvas to be out of order. They attempt to change the settings to reaarange the gradebook but that does not seem to work. Is there a way to resolve this?

[InaLizardo]

Hi, @EricRader 

This happens because Canvas sorts assignments by the earliest due date, which can mix up the order when sections have different dates.

Here are a few options that can help:

1. Use one unified due date:
   Set a single due date and note A/B differences in the assignment description. Example: “A Day due 10/7, B Day due 10/8.
   Best if you want a consistent Gradebook order.

2. Create separate assignments for A/B sections:
   Duplicate the assignment and assign each to the correct section (e.g., “Essay 1 – A Day” and “Essay 1 – B Day”).
   Best if you need accurate due dates for each group.

3. Filter by section:
   Go to View → Filters → Sections to focus on one group’s grades at a time.

If the Gradebook still doesn’t behave as expected, please reach out so we can check if your course is affected by a known Canvas issue.

Thanks for your patience while we make grading smoother for everyone!

[linh_woo · Accepted solution]

I figured out the solution!!! When you cross list your classes and have multiple due dates for different section, one of the due dates cannot have a specific section. It must be listed for "Everyone Else." It will then organize assignments by the due date on the "Everyone Else" section.