Moodle 4.5 brought several significant improvements to the Gradebook, especially focused on usability, performance, and interface enhancements. Here are the most impactful gradebook updates in Moodle 4.5
Top Gradebook Improvements in Moodle 4.5
1. New Gradebook Interface: Improved Grader Report
Cleaner, more modern layout.
Column headers "stick" to the top as you scroll (better navigation).
Student rows highlight when hovered, making large gradebooks easier to read.
Sorting and filtering options are more accessible.
2. Bulk Grade Overrides
Teachers can now override multiple grades at once directly in the grader report.
Reduces time spent making individual changes.
3. Grade Summary Per Student
A student-specific grade summary page shows all course grades in a clear, printable layout.
Great for advising, grade checks, and student meetings.
4. Grade History Report Redesign
Grade history is now easier to filter and read.
Enhanced tracking of when, how, and by whom a grade was changed.
5. Customizable Grade Calculation Formulas
Better interface for creating and managing grade calculation formulas.
Now supports drag-and-drop of grade items into formulas.
6. Grade Export Enhancements
You can now choose which columns (activities or categories) to export.
Export process is more efficient, with better Excel/CSV formatting.
7. Improved Performance for Large Gradebooks
Backend optimizations make gradebooks faster to load, especially in large courses with hundreds of students or items.
8. Accessibility Improvements
Improved keyboard navigation and screen reader support.
Gradebook is more usable for all users, including those with assistive technologies.