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Three extension penalty methods are available.
- % unearned
A percentage of the point value of the questions answered correctly after the extension is granted. No penalty is applied if no more questions are answered correctly.
- % total
A percentage of the total possible points for the assignment. This penalty is applied when the extension is granted.
- points
The specified number of points. This penalty is applied when the extension is granted.
Example
For example, your student has earned 100 out of a possible 200 points. They then receive an extension using one of the three penalty methods and correctly answers questions worth an additional 50 points.
We recommend setting the penalty to 30% unearned to encourage students to finish their work even if it is late.
Penalty Method: 30% unearned | Penalty Method: 30% total | Penalty Method: 30 points | |
|---|---|---|---|
Score before extension | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Points earned after extension | +50 | +50 | +50 |
Penalty | -15 (30% of 50) | -60 (30% of 200) | -30 |
Final score | 135 | 90 | 120 |