Importing Scores from a File

Use this procedure to import scores from either a text or CSV file. For details on input file formats, refer to Supported File Formats for Gradebook Import Scores Feature.

To import scores from a file:

1. From Gradebook, select Entry to display the Gradebook Entry page.
2. If you are in SBGB Summary Mode, click for GB Entry mode or for SBGB Detail mode on the mode selector .
3. If you need to update the class or marking period, click Change to display the Class List pop-up, and make your selections.

4. If the assignment is not displayed on the assignment header, select the appropriate category or mark type in the Competencies and Marks filters or the Categories and Marks filter drop-down fields.

   • If the assignment header displays , the assignment is graded by rubric, and scores cannot be imported using the steps below. Refer to Rubric Score Entry for information on importing rubric scores from a file.

   Note: If displays in a cell or group of cells, scores cannot be entered in these cells because the assignment is associated with a rubric, the student was not enrolled in the class on the assignment's due date, or multiple classes are being displayed and the assignment did not apply to this student.

5. Click in the assignment's header to display mass update options.
6. Click Import Scores From File to expand the import menu.
7. Select the input file.
8. Select the File Format.
9. Enter the input Column Numbers or Positions.
10. To override existing scores, check Override Existing Scores.
11. If the input file has a header row, check File has Header Row.
12. Click Import.
13. When the import is complete, the Import Summary dialog displays indicating the number of students for whom scores were loaded and the number of active students. If the number of imported scores is not equal to the number of active students in the class, then some students may not have scores in the input file.

    If you selected to override existing scores, a note also displays in the Import Summary dialog.

14. Click Close on the Import Summary dialog.
15. When finished:

    • If you’ve enabled Auto Saving, you’re done. For more information about Auto Saving, refer to the Settings topic in the online help system.

    • Otherwise, click .

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