Brightspace: Export Grades

Learn how to export grades from Brightspace by selecting the users, fields, and grade items you want to include, and downloading the results as a CSV or Excel file for record-keeping or work outside the LMS.

Overview

This article explains how instructors can export grades from Brightspace to an external file, such as a CSV or Excel file. The exported file can be used for record keeping or to prepare grades outside of Brightspace.

Instructions

1. In your Brightspace course, click Grades on the course navbar.
2. On the Enter Grades page, click Export.
   
3. In the Export Options area, select the options you want to include:
   • Use Export Grade Items For to choose which learners to include. You may be able to filter by sections or groups.
   • Select the Key Field you want to use to identify users.
   • Use Sort By to choose the order of fields in the exported file.
   • Select the Grade Values and User Details you want to export.
4. In the Choose Grades to Export area, select the grade items you want to include.
5. Click Export to CSV or Export to Excel.
6. Click Download to view or save the file. (The file will be saved in your default download location.)
7. Click Close.

Note: If a student is enrolled in multiple groups within a group category, or multiple sections within a course, those enrollments may export as a comma-separated list within one cell.

Note: The Automatic Zero for Missed Submissions setting does not export.

For additional information about exporting grades, visit the Brightspace Community at https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/26544-export-grades