How do I access my grades? Are there any drop grades?

  • To see your current average, go to the Grades tab. You will see a list of scheduled assignments for the semester. Scroll to the bottom and find the "Total." That is your current average.

  • I don't drop any essay grades, but I do drop your two lowest homework grades.

    The gradebook in Canvas is set up to automatically drop the two lowest homework grades, which is why you will see a grayed out assignment in the Grades section. Don't worry if the grayed out grade is a good grade. Canvas will always drop the lowest homework grades of the ones that are available, so if your newest homework grade is the lowest, that is the one it will drop.

  • If you want to see how future grades will affect your average, you can use the "what-if" function. Click on the blue link for more information.


IMPORTANT NOTE: Once you are in the Grades section, look on the right side of your screen. Be sure to check the box beside the following statement: "Calculate based only on graded assignments." Otherwise, Canvas will not accurately average your grades. (I will always have the correct average in my gradebook though.)

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