HELP ME! My Moodle Gradebook is Broken!

Or how to solve the most frequently asked questions regarding the Moodle gradebook

Expanding the Knowledge Economy

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About Khalifa University• Campuses in Abu Dhabi (main) and Sharjah (satellite)• Currently enrolls approximately 1,500 students, with approx. 80% of its

student population being UAE nationals – men and women• KU boasts a diverse staff with employees representing over 40 nationalities• The University has renowned researchers and educators• Strong emphasis on research, interdisciplinary programs and specialized

centers of excellence

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KU and the Moodle Gradebook and Banner

• Each course and lab section has a Moodle room • The courses are created in Moodle as they are created by the Registrar’s

office in Banner• As students and faculty are assigned to each section their Moodle account

is assigned to the course.• Faculty are required to use the Moodle gradebook for the reporting of

final grades.

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Moodle at KU

• Since 2009 • Current version 2.7• Gradebook requirement for 4 years

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Gradebook FAQs from Faculty

1. Not computing correctly 2. How to change the letter scale3. How to upload

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Where did it go wrong?

1. First question is what is the grading rubric for the final grade 2. ID the number of graded items3. Export GB with current grades4. Open Categories and Items

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Only Categories

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Weight vs Max Grade

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Change Display Button

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Edit Site Letter Scale – Provides for required rounding of final grade.

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Why is the column tan?

• Edit the grade in a graded item or category

• Column is highlighted • To return to original grades

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Students cannot see their grades

• Show gradebook – Edit Settings

• Categories and Items

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Banner Moodle Grade Integration 1. All final grades are calculated in

Moodle2. The final Letter Grade sent to Banner 3. PHP and Oracle are used to create the

buttons and send information

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Contact information:

nancy.hoke@kustar.ac.ae