The Final Calculated Grade setting in D2L automates the calculation of final grades based on the weighted average of grade items, offering consistency, accuracy, and transparency. It saves time by eliminating manual calculations, ensures objective grading, and provides students with clear insights into how their grades are determined. However, it lacks flexibility for manual adjustments to individual grades, which could be a limitation in cases of extenuating circumstances. This setting is ideal for faculty seeking an efficient, automated approach to grading, as long as the gradebook is set up correctly from the start.
\uD83D\uDCD8 Instructions
From within your D2L course:
Click on Grades
Click Settings (small gear)
Click Calculation Options tab
Change the Final Grade Released to “Calculated Final Grade”
Save/Yes
Close
When looking at the Enter Grades screen in your gradebook, you should now see a symbol in the Final Calculated Grade column.
