Definition: Exemptions
Exemptions are set when a student is excused from an assessment and the marks should not be included in gradebook calculations.
- For example if a student was hospitalised and unable to complete the assessment(s) they missed.
Create Exemption: Assessment Submissions Tab
- Click on the name of the assessment.
- Click on the Submissions tab at the top.
- Find the student to which you want to add an exception. and click on the Ellipse (to the right of the screen).
- Choose Add or edit exemptions.
- Select Exempt grade on the Exempt from grading panel.
- Save.
Create Exemption: Gradebook Grades view
- Click on Gradebook tab at the top.
- Click Grades.
- Select the student’s assessment cell to display the options menu.
- Choose Add or edit exemptions.
- Select Exempt grade on the Exempt from grading panel.
- Save.
Create Exemption: Gradebook Gradable Items view
- Click on Gradebook tab at the top.
- Click Gradable items.
- Click on the assessment name to which you need to add the exemption.
- Select the student’s assessment cell to display the options menu.
- Select Exempt grade on the Exempt from grading panel.
- Save.
Video: how to add Exemptions
The video below shows you how to add exceptions, exemptions, accommodations and delete assessment attempts of a student.