Create a marking guide

Creating a marking guide from scratch 

To add a new marking guide you will first need to add an assignment, then follow these steps:

1. In the Administration block select Advanced grading. 
2. Next, select Marking guide in the Change active grading method to dropdown.
3. Click on Define a new marking guide from scratch. 
4. Add a name and description.
5. You can now start adding marking criterion - you can fill out the first one then click Add criterion to add more. 
   • Add a Name e.g. 'Understanding'.
   • Add a Description for learners - this will let them know what the criterion means.
   • Add a Description for markers - this will help guide them when marking. 
   • Add the Maximum score (the highest amount that can be given for this criterion). 

6. Add Frequently used comments - these can then be used to make marking quicker. 
7. Configure Marking guide options. 
8. Click Save marking guide and make it ready (or if you want to work more on the marking guide Save as draft). 

Adding a marking guide from a template

To add a new marking guide you will first need to add an assignment, you will then need to follow these steps:

1. In the Administration block select Advanced grading. 
2. Next, select Marking guide in the Change active grading method to dropdown.
3. Select Create new marking guide from a template.
4. You will be able to browse or search for the marking guide you wish to use. 
5. Once you have found the marking guide click Use this template underneath it. 
6. You will then need to click Continue to confirm you wish to use that template.

You can now use the template or edit it to better suit your purposes. 

Next steps

• Share a marking guide
• Use a marking guide
• Manage marking guides