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Change a student's exam grade

Set a chapter exam score yourself, even for an exam they never took, count it as a pass or not, and undo it later.

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Last updated
September 26, 2026

Adjust grades sets a chapter exam score by hand. It works for exams the student hasn't taken yet too, for example to record a paper exam. For QuickBooks uploads, see Fix a smart grader score instead.

  1. Open the student's record

    Open the class, choose By student, and click their name.

  2. Choose Adjust grades

    It's in the header. Or use Adjust on that exam's own row.

  3. Pick the exam and enter the new score

    A whole number from 0 to 100. By default the usual pass mark decides pass or fail; you can choose Count it as passed or Count it as not passed instead.

  4. Add a reason if you like, then save

    The reason is optional, and only teachers see it.

What happens next

  • The student gets a notification that their grade changed, with the new score. Not your reason.
  • Your change is listed in the amber box on their record. Revert puts the original score back.
  • If they haven't taken the exam, they still can. Your score stands until they do.
  • It doesn't change Points or any certificate already earned.

The overall course grade

Until you set one, the record shows a Suggested grade. Choose Set course grade under it to record your own.

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