What’s changing
Last year, we announced a feature that enabled teachers to include grading category information when exporting Google Classroom assignments to the student information system. To build upon our innovations in grading, we’re introducing grading periods, an option that allows teachers to define and apply grading periods segmented from the entire school year to their Classroom assignments.
In the gradebook view, teachers can now filter by grading period while sorting by student. This enables them to see student performance trends over time (as an aggregate by grading period or within a specific grading period).
Who’s impacted
End users
Why it’s important
This update creates a better grading and assignments experience by ensuring consistency for due dates and helping to reduce errors made during grade sync.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: Grading periods can be set up in the Class Settings page. Visit the Help Center to learn more about creating or editing grading periods.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Extended rollout (potentially longer than 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 2, 2023
Availability
- Available to Education Plus and the Teaching and Learning Upgrade customers
- Not available to Google Workspace Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Frontline Starter, Frontline Standard, Education Fundamentals, Education Standard and Nonprofits
- Not available to users with personal Google Accounts