Overriding a Grade

Relevant to: faculty and staff

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Introduction

This article will outline the steps needed to override an existing student grade in Brightspace.

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How to Override a Grade

  1. From the course homepage, select Course Menu. Then select Grades.
    Brightspace screenshot with grades selected in the course menu drop down menu.
  2. From the Enter Grades menu, select the down chevron next to the assignment you wish to override. Then, select Enter Grades.
    Brightspace screenshot with enter grades selected in the module one sample quiz drop down selected.
  3. Find the student and assignment grade you wish to override.
    Brightspace screenshot with the student grade to update selected.
  4. Select the box with the existing grade. Enter the new grade.
    Brightspace screenshot with the existing grade to be updated selected.
  5. Select Save and Close when finished.
    Brightspace screenshot with save and close selected.
  6. A confirmation box will appear. Select Yes to continue.
    Brightspace screenshot with yes confirmation box selected.