How to setup Non-Numeric Grade Schemes & Rubric Alignment?
I am working with an instructor who would like a completely non-numeric Pass/Fail workflow. I am looking into two specific areas and wanted to check if there are any known workarounds.
First, is it possible to create a Grade Scheme in D2L that does not require a "Start %"? My understanding is that even for a simple Pass/Fail scheme, the system typically relies on defining backend percentage ranges (e.g., 0-49% = Fail). I am looking for a way to remove these percentages entirely so the scheme is purely symbol-based.
Second, what is the best way to set up the rubric so it functions as Pass/Fail? If a numeric range is indeed required for the Grade Scheme, what is the best way to align the rubric with those numeric ranges to ensure the grade populates correctly?
Any advice is appreciated!
Answers
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Hello @Heather.B.4264,
Thank you for reaching out to the Brightspace Community.
Please find below the answers to your questions:
1. Creating a Grade Scheme You can create a new grade scheme that allows you to define grade ranges and other properties. As described in this article, when entering the Pass/Fail Symbol, you must provide:
- Start %: Defines the starting threshold for the proficiency range.
- Assigned Value %: Defines the numeric grade learners will achieve when evaluated using this scheme.
For example:
- 0–49% = Fail
- 50–100% = Pass
The Start % is required when creating a grade scheme.
2. Setting Up a Rubric Aligned to the Grade Scheme To align a rubric with the numeric ranges defined in your grade scheme, follow these steps:
- Create a Pass/Fail grade scheme using the article referenced above.
- Set this grade scheme as the default in your gradebook.
- Create a rubric as described in this article.
- Please note: Quizzes, Assignments, and Discussions can only be linked to Numerical Grade Items. It is not currently possible to link them to other grade item types.
- Link the rubric to an activity (e.g., an Assignment).
- In your Gradebook, for the grade item associated with the activity, select the Pass/Fail grade scheme you created.
- Grade student submissions using the rubric and publish the results.
- Optionally, adjust the Student View Display Options under Grade Settings > Org Unit Display Options.
- For example, to display only the grade scheme color, uncheck Points grade and Weighted grade, then save and close.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out again.
Thank you,
Ana
