A pass mark turns a score into a clear result: passed or not passed. You can add one to any assignment except practice, and you can also give students who pass a certificate to download.
Set a pass mark
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Open the options
When you assign an activity from a class page, open Options. For an assignment that is already running, click Settings in the assignment.
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Turn on Pass mark
Switch on Pass mark. It starts at 60%; type the percentage of the total score a student needs.
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Add a certificate (optional)
Switch on Certificate for students who pass.
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Save
Assign the activity, or click Save in Assignment settings.
What changes with a pass mark
- Students see whether they passed, once their work is fully graded and their score is shown to them.
- The gradebook shows Passed or Not passed next to each total, and has Passed and Not passed filters.
- Insights adds a Pass rate for the class.
- The Excel download has a Passed column.
Certificates
When the certificate is on, a student who passed sees a Download certificate button on their results. The certificate is a one-page PDF with their name, the activity, the class, your name, their score and the date, in the colours of the activity’s theme.
The PDF is made in the student’s own browser. Nothing is sent to LearnWorkly or anyone else to create it.
Frequently asked questions
Do answers that still need grading count?
A student’s pass or fail is decided once all their answers are graded. Until then no result is shown to them.
Does a late penalty affect the result?
Yes. The pass mark is checked against the final score, after any late penalty.
Can I change the pass mark later?
Yes. Open Settings in the assignment and change it in Assignment settings.
Last checked against the app on 11 November 2026.
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