Dropped lowest score in student Grades

Question

Hello,

Has Canvas changed how dropped score show in student Grades. The dropped scores are gray text that is difficult to distinguish from non-dropped scores. Before didn't Canvas use an icon to indicate dropped scores.

didelot · Answer

Yes, Canvas used to mark dropped scores/grades with an X next to the grade (in Student View of grades).  I'm having the same issue: students aren't seeing which scores are dropped.  Color shading, such as we have in instructor view of gradebook, or bringing back a symbol next to dropped scores/grades would be a helpful addition to student-view of grades.

Ron_Bowman · Answer

@lherdan -

I have never looked at my student account grade display before.  Looking at it now, I see what you are saying about the dropped grade being slightly gray and somewhat hard to distinguish between an actual grade.  I agree that Instructure should make it a little more obvious as to which grade is being dropped - gray out the entire line or put a symbol next to the score as well (which it seems they used to do based on your remarks).  Someone else may be able to reply and indicate if previous versions of Canvas denoted a dropped grade in some fashion - i.e. with an icon

It may be too early to create an idea post - without knowing if the dropped grade display is permanently set for how it is now, but you can always go and create an idea at: creating ideas and themes

Ron