Instructors can create assignments for any course by clicking on the assignments link in left sidebar. To create an assignment, click on "Assign Work" button. Then provide details for the assignment, attach a document if required and click on "Publish". Thats all it takes to create an assignment!

Yes. Instructors can attach document(s) when an assignment is created. They can also be attached when the assignment is edited.

Yes. Students can go to the assignments application and click on the Submit icon for the assignment for their submissions.

Yes. When an assignment is created, it automatically shows up in the Gradebook. When the instructor grades the assignment, they can go to the Gradebook application and enter score for the assignment.

Yes. When an assignment is created, it automatically shows up in the Course Calendar as well as the calendar of both students and instructors associated with that course.

When a new assignment is published, a feed is published on the Coarse board for everyone to be notified that a new assignment has been published.

Yes. Assignments can be categoried as Homework, Quizzes, Term Paper, Participation and Final Exam by default. If required, more categories can be created in the Gradebook setup for that course.