Transfer grades from Moodle into MMS

Updated on: 9 December 2025

Procedure for exporting grades from Moodle and importing them into the Module Management System (MMS).


Set up MMS coursework submission tool

In MMS, in either a new or existing Coursework submission tool:

  • Navigate to the Configure screen.
  • Select Add Assignment.
  • Set up as required ensuring that Style is set to Staff Only.
  • Select Save Assignments.

Adding MMS coursework tool

Moodle grade export

On your module Moodle course:

1. Open the gradebook by clicking on the Grades tab.

Selecting gradebook screen in Moodle

2. Click on Grader report and select Export from the menu.

Choosing to export from menu

Alternatively, select Export from the administration block. Choose Excel spreadsheet.

3. You will be presented with a list of the gradable activities on your course. Deselect all and then choose the activity you wish to export.

Selecting which activity to export

4. Click Export at the bottom of the screen. The file will be generated and downloaded.

Downloaded spreadsheet

Prepare data for upload

Before importing into MMS, you must remove some data from the file.

1. Hold the CTRL key and select all columns except Student ID and the column containing the activity grades. Delete the selected columns.

Removed columns from downloaded spreadsheet

2. Delete the row containing column headings.

Removed top row from downloaded spreadsheet

Ensure the final grade value aligns with the marking scale configured for the assignment. If conversions are required, please calculate before uploading.

3. Save and close the file.

Import grades into MMS

In MMS:

1. Select Settings under the Detailed Settings column for the appropriate assignment.

Screenshot of 'Detailed Settings' column in MMS with 'Settings' button.

2. In the upload grades section, select Choose File.

3. Select the .csv file and then select Upload Grades. Once uploaded, a verification screen will be displayed.

If everything looks correct, select Submit Grades.

Screenshot of MMS 'Detailed Settings' screen showing the 'Choose file' button and 'Upload Grades' button.


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