LMS Gradebook Sync Tool

Updated: February 04, 2026 23:56

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Acrobatiq Gradebook Sync Tool for Instructors

The gradebook sync tool allows instructors to manually select the specific graded items that will be sent to the LMS. The gradebook sync feature is available for all integrations using LTI 1.3.

How to Access

From within each new course section,

1. Navigate to Gradebook via the Profile Menu

2. Select Gradebook

3. Select Gradebook Sync

Make Customizations

To include the module or unit number in the title of each graded item turn the Add Module or Unit Number to ON.
To add gradebook columns, click the checkbox to the left of the item.
To select all graded items, use Select All
Once all items have been selected, click Create Selected Columns. All selected will be created in the LMS gradebook. Columns that have synced to the LMS gradebook will have a green checkmark in the Exists in LMS column.
To manually sync grades between Acrobatiq and your LMS, click Sync grades for this course now. Note: manual syncing is not necessary, automatic syncing will occur once step 4 is complete.

Notes:

The title of each item will appear as it appears on the Acrobatiq Sync Tool will be the exact title that is sent to the gradebook in the LMS.
If you need to remove a column from your LMS gradebook, you must do so in your LMS.
Practice Completed Column will not auto-sync to an LMS gradebook. If Practice Completed is desired, it can be manually exported and imported into an LMS. See Exporting Gradebook Data

FAQs

Which Learning Management Systems (LMS) integrations does Acrobatiq currently support?	BlackBoard Canvas D2L/Brightspace Moodle Sakai See also Integrate with VitalSource
What do students see when they access Acrobatiq courseware via an LMS?	After a student clicks the link in their LMS, they will automatically be registered in their course section. If payment or code redemption is required, students will be prompted to action. Once the student completes payment (or if payment is not required), they are placed at courseware homepage.
Can I select which assignments sync to the LMS gradebook?	Yes, instructors can select a subset of gradebook items to sync to their LMS gradebook. Once gradebook items have been selected and synced, they will appear in the LMS with the correct label and point value
Can I change the name of the assignments in my LMS?	While the name of the gradebook item/assignment can be changed in the LMS, the gradebook item name in the courseware will stay the same.
Can I select which gradebook items to sync to the LMS?	Yes, Instructors can use the gradebook sync tool to select the items that will sync to the gradebook.

What happens when I modify an assignment’s point value in the LMS?	The point value for the assignment is updated in both Acrobatiq and the LMS (after the next LTI launch from anyone into that course section). Existing scores in the LMS are scaled to reflect point value change.
Can I add additional assignments to the LMS gradebook?	Yes, using the Acrobatiq gradebook sync tool, you can add additional assignments. Existing scores for the assignment are sent to the LMS upon sync.
Can I remove an Acrobatiq gradebook item from the sync?	Yes. You can unselect the item in the gradebook sync tool. You will also need to remove the item from the LMS gradebook.
What happens when I remove and then re add an item from the LMS gradebook?	After an item is removed from the LMS gradebook it can be added back by selecting the assignment for sync in the Acrobatiq gradebook sync tool. Note, the LMS may now show a duplicate line item, the disassociated original and the replacement.
Can I manually send scores?	Sync any line item changes from Acrobatiq to the LMS as defined above to resend all scores for all line items from Acrobatiq to the LMS.
How often are scores synced to the LMS?	Scores are sent as they are created in Acrobatiq. There can be a delay of about 5 mins for the score to show in the LMS after an assessment is completed.
Which assignment types are eligible for grade sync?	Summative (tests/quizzes) Hand-in assignments Personal Practice (Practice Completed, Getting Ready, and BYC do NOT sync.)