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==== Shortcomings of the Total Grade Calculation in Canvas ==== | ==== Shortcomings of the Total Grade Calculation in Canvas ==== | ||
- | Because most course grades are weighted and assessments are categorized differently, | + | Because most course grades are weighted and assessments are categorized differently, |
The easiest way to see the shortcomings of the Canvas calculation is to consider an example. To that end, imagine you are taking a course in which there are quizzes, assignments, | The easiest way to see the shortcomings of the Canvas calculation is to consider an example. To that end, imagine you are taking a course in which there are quizzes, assignments, | ||
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((100 * .10) + (90 * .15) + (70 * .75)) / (.10 + .15 + .75) = (76 / 1.0) = 76 | ((100 * .10) + (90 * .15) + (70 * .75)) / (.10 + .15 + .75) = (76 / 1.0) = 76 | ||
- | Hence, the total grade calculated by Canvas at the end of week four was a significant overestimate. | + | Hence, the total grade calculated by Canvas at the end of week four was a significant overestimate |