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Using a Marking Guide

A marking guide is an advanced grading method that allows an instructor to create a set of criteria for a Moodle assignment activity, optionally share these criteria in advance with students, and grade each criterion using a range of values. It also allows you to build a set of frequently-used comments to use when grading.

Step 1	While creating a new assignment, expand the Grade settings. Set the maximum point value for the assignment, then choose Grading guide from the drop-down menu.
Step 2	After adjusting any other settings for the assignment, click the Save and display button.
Step 3	On the resulting screen, choose Define new grading form from scratch.
Step 4	In the name and description areas, type a name and optionally, type a description of the marking guide for the assignment.
Step 5	On the resulting screen, click where indicated to edit the name of the criterion, the description that students will see, and the maximum score.
Step 6	You can also add additional criteria by clicking Add criterion.
Step 7	Optionally, you can type feedback you think you will be likely to give to multiple students in the Frequently used comments area.
Step 8	It is recommended that you keep the default settings to show the guide definition and show marks per criterion to students. Click Save grading guide and make it ready to continue.
Step 9	If you have allowed students to see the marking guide information, they will see it when they click on the assignment before submitting.
Step 10	When grading, you can use the Open Grader and you'll see an option to "Grade using Marking Guide." When you click this, it will expand text boxes where you can enter comments and point values. For more information about Marking Guides, click here.

Questions? Please submit a Help Ticket to SCC E-Learning (under "Select Type of Help," choose "Moodle Assistance")