How do I add an assignment group in a course?

Why This Strategy Matters

Assigning groups allows you to set assignment weights for final grading. 

Step-by-Step Instructions

• In course navigation, click the Assignments link.

• Click the Add Group button.

• Type the assignment group name in the Group name field.
• If you want to weight the final grade for students using assignment groups, the percentage will appear in the Percent of total grade field.

Create Assignment Group

• Click the Save button.

View Assignment Group

• View your Assignment Group.
• Learn how to create assignment shells and assignments for your Assignment Group.

Manage Assignment Group

• To manage an assignment group, click the group’s options [1] drop-down menu.
• To edit the assignment group, click the Edit link[2]. You can edit the assignment group name and the weighted percentage, if applicable. 
• After you’ve added assignments to your assignment group, you can also edit the assignment group to set assignment group rules.
• To delete the assignment group, click the Delete link.[3]
• To move all content from an assignment group into another group. Click the Move contents link. [4]
• To reorder an assignment group on the assignments page, click the Move groups link. [5]

Delete Group

• If you want to delete an assignment group that has assignments in it, Canvas will ask you if you want to Delete the assignments (default) [1] or move the assignments to another group [2]. When you are finished, click the Delete Group button [3]. 

For additional guidance on assigning weights to your assignment groups, please visit: Weight the final grade

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