how to organize assignments in google sheets

 

1. Open Google Sheets by going to Google Sheets and sign in with your Google account.

Step 2: Create a New Spreadsheet

1. Click on the "+" button or go to "File" > "New" > "Blank spreadsheet" to create a new Google Sheet.

Step 3: Set Up Columns

1. Assignment Details:

   • In the first row (Row 1), create columns with headers for assignment details. Examples include:
     • Assignment Name
     • Due Date
     • Course/Subject
     • Description
     • Status (Not Started, In Progress, Completed)

2. Grading Information (Optional):

   • If your assignments have grades, you can add columns for:
     • Points/Score
     • Grader's Comments

3. Additional Information (Optional):

   • Depending on your needs, you can add columns for any additional information such as:
     • Resources/Links
     • Priority Level
     • Attachments

Step 4: Enter Assignment Data

1. Starting from Row 2, enter the details for each assignment in the corresponding columns.

Step 5: Use Conditional Formatting (Optional)

1. Status Color Coding:
   • Apply conditional formatting to the "Status" column to color-code different assignment statuses. For example, set it to turn green when completed, yellow for in-progress, and red for not started.

Step 6: Sort and Filter Data

1. Sort Data:

   • Click on the header of the column you want to sort by, and choose "Sort A-Z" or "Sort Z-A" from the dropdown menu.

2. Filter Data:

   • Click on the filter icon in the column headers to enable filters. This allows you to filter data based on specific criteria.

Step 7: Create Tabs for Different Courses/Subjects (Optional)

1. Sheet Tabs:
   • If you have assignments from different courses or subjects, consider creating multiple tabs at the bottom of the sheet for each course/subject.
     • Right-click on the sheet tab at the bottom.
     • Select "Duplicate" to create a copy of the sheet for a different course/subject.
     • Rename the duplicated tab accordingly.

Step 8: Collaborate and Share (Optional)

1. Collaboration:
   • If you're working on assignments with others, share the Google Sheet with them by clicking on the "Share" button in the top-right corner.
   • Enter email addresses to give specific people access.

Step 9: Set Reminders (Optional)

1. Google Calendar Integration:
   • You can integrate your Google Sheet with Google Calendar to set reminders for assignment due dates.
   • Highlight the due date column, right-click, and choose "Create a filter."
   • Use the "Create a filter" button in the toolbar to filter by due dates.
   • Click on the "Open Calendar" icon to add events directly to Google Calendar.

Step 10: Add Formulas (Optional)

1. Calculations:
   • You can use formulas for calculations, such as calculating the average score, counting the number of completed assignments, etc.

Step 11: Regularly Update and Review

1. Consistent Updates:
   • Regularly update your Google Sheet with new assignments and mark completed ones.
   • Review the sheet periodically to stay organized.

By following these steps, you can effectively organize your assignments in Google Sheets. Customize the structure based on your specific needs and preferences