Grade Syncing and Assignment Management

This video tutorial provides a quick guide on syncing grades between Canvas and Focus. It covers the creation of formative and summative assignment groups, building assignments with the correct settings, and ensuring successful syncing. The tutorial also addresses common errors and troubleshooting tips, emphasizing the importance of correct assignment group settings and due dates.

What is the primary purpose of grade syncing between Canvas and Focus?

• To provide students with additional resources

• To synchronize grades between two systems

• To allow teachers to share assignments with each other

• To ensure students receive feedback on time

Why is it necessary to create formative and summative groups in Canvas?

• To categorize assignments for better organization

• To ensure grades sync correctly with Focus

• To make the grading process faster

• To allow students to choose their preferred group

What should you do after creating a new assignment in Canvas?

• Leave the assignment group as default

• Set the assignment to private

• Change the assignment group to formative or summative

• Share the assignment with students immediately

Which submission type is mentioned in the video for assignments?

• Text entry

• Quiz

• Discussion post

• File upload

What must be checked to ensure an assignment syncs with Focus?

• The sync to Focus box is checked

• The assignment is published

• The assignment is shared with students

• The assignment is graded

What indicates that an assignment is ready to sync with Focus?

• A blue checkmark next to the assignment

• A yellow star next to the assignment

• A green circle next to the assignment

• A red circle next to the assignment

What common issue might prevent an assignment from syncing?

• Too many student submissions

• Incorrect assignment group

• Assignment is not published

• Assignment is too long

What should you verify if you receive an error message during grade syncing?

• The assignment is visible to students

• The assignment is in the correct folder

• The assignment group and due date are correct

• The assignment has been graded

Why is it important to update due dates when copying courses?

• To prevent errors in grade syncing

• To ensure assignments are visible to students

• To make assignments more challenging

• To allow students more time to complete assignments

Who should you contact if you have questions about grade pass back?

• The IT department

• The student council

• M Joaquin at lasisd.ws

• Your school principal