Copy a Section

Create a new section by copying an existing one using the same textbook and content version. You can copy up to 5 sections at once.

This section does not apply to LMS Integrated SAM.

In the navigation bar, click Sections.

Your sections are listed.

The list of sections includes the Microsoft Office® content version for the section.
1. Optional: Use the search menu to find matching sections.
2. Optional: Click a section name to view more information about the section.
Select a section and click Copy.
In Copies, enter the number of section copies to make.
Optional: Select Copy Gradebook Settings to copy the section Gradebook settings.
Copied settings include:
- Whether scores display in points or percent
- Assignment types
- Assignment weights
Select the assignments you want to copy.
Edit assignment names as needed.
Adjust scheduling dates and options as needed.

Note
Assignment dates, late submission settings, and passwords are copied automatically unless a date has already passed. If a date has passed, a new date must be added.

Set late submission settings and passwords for the new date as needed.
- To let students access assignments throughout the course without penalty, turn on Always Available.
- Click to set new dates, late submission settings, and passwords.
Click to adjust assignment settings.
Different SAM assignment types have different options.
Click Save and Close when you are done.
Click Next Step.
If Next Step is not available, your assignment settings have errors. Hover over the error marker to view the error message.

If you selected Copy Gradebook Settings and did not copy all the assignments, a message warns that removing assignments may affect the total points or weights in the Gradebook. After the section copies, verify your Gradebook settings.
Enter any necessary changes to the section properties.

You cannot have the same Section Name, Term and Year combination within an institution.
Click to add or modify instructors in the new section.
1. Edit the instructors and ownership.
2. Click Save and Close.
Optional: To remove a section copy, click .
Optional: To add a section copy, click Add a Copy.
Click Save. If Save is not available, your sections have errors that prevent saving. Hover over the error marker to view the error message.

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