July 31, 2024
Admins can now centrally set default grading settings for teachers in their district
What’s changing
Classroom admins can now centrally set default grading settings for teachers in their district using the Admin console. When a teacher creates a new class in Classroom, these default settings are automatically populated for the class.
Starting today, admins can set default settings for grading periods and later this month, they will be able to set default settings for grading categories and grading scales.
With this new capability, admins can make it easier for teachers to set up and maintain their classrooms, saving them time since they won’t have to input grading settings for new classes they create. This will also ensure more consistency in grading settings for classes in a district.
Getting started
- Admins:
- This feature will be OFF by default and can be enabled at the OU level by going to the Admin console > Apps > Google Workspace > Classroom > Default grade settings.
- Note: If any of the central settings need to be changed or deleted, you can do so in the Admin console as outlined above. However, any changes made to default settings will only apply to new classes going forward and not existing ones.
- Visit the Help Center to learn more about setting default grading settings for teachers in your districts.
- End users:
- When a teacher creates a new class in Google Classroom, the settings defined by admins are automatically populated for the class. Teachers can still edit or delete these settings for their classes if they choose.
- Note: Any changes made by teachers will be specific to that class only and will not propagate back to the Admin console.
Rollout pace
Grading Periods
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 31, 2024
Grading Categories
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 7, 2024
Grading Scales
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 15, 2024
Availability
Available for Google Workspace:
- Education Plus