Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
The submitAssignment method is a function that allows students to turn in their completed assignments for grading. It typically takes the submitted content as input and updates the status of the assignment.
This method creates a new assignment object with specified parameters.
getGradeDecimal method: After submitting an assignment, this method can be used to retrieve the grade received as a decimal value.
status update: A status update refers to changes made to indicate whether an assignment has been submitted or not, helping both students and teachers keep track of progress.