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This is a draft version. The currently published version will be available while this new version is being edited.
Draft editors: Iman Hajihassani
Version 14.1

Disabling Automatic Zeros

  • Category: Grading

When Automatic Zeros is enabled, students who do not submit work before the due date can receive a zero. Disable this setting when your course uses a different late-work policy.

Disable Automatic Zeros

  1. Select Gradebook.
  2. Select the Settings gear beside To Do.
    Gradebook page with the Settings gear highlighted beside the To Do button.
    Figure 1. Select the Settings gear beside To Do. Select the image to enlarge.
  3. Scroll to Automatic Zeros.
  4. Deselect Assign automatic zeros for past due work.
    Gradebook Settings showing the Automatic Zeros section and the Assign automatic zeros for past due work checkbox.
    Figure 2. Deselect Assign automatic zeros for past due work to disable Automatic Zeros. Select the image to enlarge.
  5. If prompted, choose whether to keep existing zeros or return affected items to an ungraded state.

Note: Disabling Automatic Zeros does not always remove zeros that were assigned previously. Review the available prompt carefully before confirming the change.

Additional resources

The following resource from Seneca's Accessible Learning Services provides practical guidance for applying approved extended-time accommodations to tests and exams.

Faculty quick reference · PDF

Extended time calculations for tests and exams

Use this quick reference to calculate the total writing time for students with approved extended-time accommodations. The required multiplier is identified in the student's Accommodation Letter.

Extended-time multipliers

1.25x
25% extra time
1.5x
50% extra time
1.75x
75% extra time
2x
100% extra time

Example calculation

A 60-minute test with a 1.5x accommodation provides 90 minutes of total writing time.

What's included in the guide?

  • A calculation chart for standard assessments from 30 to 180 minutes.
  • Examples of extended-time calculations.
  • Faculty responsibilities for providing approved extended time.
  • Guidance on ensuring assessment bookings and online time windows allow the full accommodated time.

View the resource

 Extended Time — PDF 

Video demonstration