Keep the consistency

Grading Schemes

Compare the grading scheme you have in your syllabus with the default UMass Amherst grading scheme in Canvas. Is it the same? If it’s not the same one, do you opt to update your syllabus or create your own grading scheme in the Canvas course?

Also check with your department to see whether your department has a specific grading scheme you are recommended to use.

No matter which you choose, the key is to keep the consistency of the grading scheme in your syllabus and in the Canvas course.

Naming Conventions

If you have a Self-Evaluation Assignment for Week 7 on your syllabus, and under the grading criteria, it’s called Week 7 Self-Evaluation Assignment.

Make sure the name of the assignment activity in Canvas is consistent, it should not be Week 7 Assignment or Assignment 7 or Self-Evaluation Assignment. It should be exactly the same as in the syllabus, which is called Week 7 Self-Evaluation Assignment.