You can import grades from outside the system in one of three ways:
- CSV files
- XML file
- Directly (pasting from a spreadsheet)
Import from CSV files
If you wish to import your grades from a CSV file then follow these steps:
- From the course you want to upload them to go to Grade administration > Import > CSV file.
- Upload the file and configure the settings.
- Click Upload grades.
CSV import settings
When importing a CSV file there are a few settings you can configure.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| File | This is where you upload the CSV grade file. | - |
| Encoding | Select the character encoding used for the data. (The standard encoding is UTF-8.) If the wrong encoding is selected by mistake, it will be noticeable when previewing the data for import. | - |
| Separator | Select the separator used in the CSV file. | Normally this is a comma. |
| Verbose scales | A verbose scale uses words rather than numbers. Set to Yes if both numerical and verbose scales are to be imported. Set to No if only numerical scales are to be imported. | - |
| Preview rows | Data for import may be previewed before confirming the import. This setting determines how many rows are displayed in the preview. | - |
| Force import | Force import of grades even if the grades were updated after the import file was exported. | - |
Import from XML file
If you wish to import your grades from a XML file then follow these steps:
- From the course you want to upload them to go to Grade administration > Import > XML file.
- Upload the file and configure the settings.
- Click Upload grades.
XML import settings
When importing a XML file there are a few settings you can configure.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Import feedback | Tick this if you wish to import feedback with the grades. | - |
| File | This is where you upload the XML grade file. | - |
| Remote file URL | The remote file URL field is for fetching data from a remote server, such as a learner information system. | - |
Pasting from spreadsheet (direct import)
If you wish to import your grades by pasting them directly from a spreadsheet then follow these steps:
- From the course you want to upload them to go to Grade administration > Import > Paste from spreadsheet.
- Paste the grade data and configure the settings.
- Click Upload grades.
Direct import settings
When importing grades directly there are a few settings you can configure.
| Setting | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Data | This is where you paste the grade data. | - |
| Encoding | Select the character encoding used for the data. (The standard encoding is UTF-8.) If the wrong encoding is selected by mistake, it will be noticeable when previewing the data for import. | - |
| Verbose scales | A verbose scale uses words rather than numbers. Set to Yes if both numerical and verbose scales are to be imported. Set to No if only numerical scales are to be imported. | - |
| Preview rows | Data for import may be previewed before confirming the import. This setting determines how many rows are displayed in the preview. | - |
| Force import | Force import of grades even if the grades were updated after the import file was exported. | - |
