When creating an assignment in Canvas, you can choose to set it up with moderated grading. Moderated grading allows multiple markers to review the same assignment submission independently, and provide provisional grades and feedback. These provisional grades and feedback are then manually reconciled, and a final grade is agreed.
Moderated grading is typically used to enable double marking – when first and second markers grade the same submission separately – and is not intended for use when there is only one marker per submission. Selecting moderated grading unnecessarily will result in a longer, more complex marking process, as grades must be manually reconciled before they can be released to students.
Do not use moderated grading if there’s only one marker – it adds unnecessary complexity and delays grade release.
Moderated grading can be found within the setup options when creating or editing a Canvas assignment.
Before introducing moderated grading, we recommend contacting the eLearning team for an initial discussion to ensure it meets your marking requirements. You can either submit a ticket to the helpdesk or book a 1-to-1 via this link: Book your consultation.
We recommend an initial chat with the eLearning team before introducing moderated grading.
Further information regarding moderated grading can be found on the Instructure’s Canvas Website.