00:07: How do I weight the final course grade based on assignment groups?

00:11: By default, Canvas calculates the Total grade based on the points possible for a student. Alternatively, you can weigh final grades based on the assignment groups.

00:22: If you are viewing the gradebook, expand the course navigation.

00:26: Navigate to the \"Assignments\"page of your course.

00:29: Verify that you have assignment groups that match your desired grading categories. If needed, additional assignment groups can be created by selecting the Add Group button.

00:40: Click the Assignments Options icon and select the Assignment Groups Weight option.

00:45: Click the Weight final grade based on assignment groups checkbox.

00:49: Enter the percentage weights for each of the different Assignment Groups. The weights will show up in the Gradebook for both students and instructors. In most cases the Total should equal 100%.

01:01: If using group for Extra Credit, it is best to weigh the group at 0% until the course nears completion. Then the extra credit group weight should be adjusted to the desired percentage of the total grade you want to provide as extra credit. Note that this will result in a total grade greater than 100%.

01:20: Click the Save button.

01:22: To see how the weights affect the Total grade in the course, navigate to the gradebook.

01:27: Confirm the assignment groups are weighted.

01:30: This guide covered how to weight the final course grade based on assignment groups.