Assignments

An assignment is a task you set for learners to complete and submit. Unlike most quiz questions, assignments are graded by hand — you read each submission, give a score, and add feedback. They are perfect for essays, projects, and file hand-ins.

Types of assignment

A single assignment can accept text, files, or both.

Creating an assignment

1. Go to Admin → Assignments (or add one inside a course) and click New Assignment.
2. Give it a title and instructions so learners know what to do.
3. Choose the type — file upload, text, or quiz-linked.
4. Set the total marks and the passing marks.
5. Set a start date and end date (the deadline).
6. Optionally set a time limit and a maximum number of attempts (leave blank for unlimited).
7. Attach any supporting files learners may need (a brief, a template, examples).
8. Optionally turn on merit-list display to rank submissions.
9. Save as draft, then publish when ready. You can archive it later.

How learners submit

1. The learner opens the assignment and reads the instructions.
2. They write their text and/or upload their files.
3. They submit before the deadline.
4. If resubmission is allowed (within the attempt limit and before the deadline), each new submission counts as a new attempt.

Grading an assignment

1. Open the assignment and pick a learner's submission.
2. Enter a score (it cannot exceed the total marks).
3. Add feedback and any comments for the learner.
4. Save. Pass or fail is worked out from the passing marks you set.

What the learner sees

• The instructions, supporting files, total marks, and deadline.
• A place to type their answer and/or upload files.
• After grading: their score, pass/fail, and your feedback and comments.
• The merit list, if you turned it on.

Good to know

Related pages

• Files & Media — how learner uploads are handled.
• Weighted grading
• Exams
• Grading quizzes