Accessing the Gradebook
1. Click on "Gradebook" in the "Assessment" area of the Control Panel.
2. Once inside the gradebook, you will notice that each student has a row and each item in the gradebook has a column. When tests are created in Blackboard, a column is automatically created in the gradebook to record those test scores. To record scores for other assessed items, you will need to add that item to the gradebook.
Adding an item to the gradebook:
1. Click "add item" at the top of the gradebook page
2. Enter the name of the item, select the category input the description, date, and points possible and how you would like the score to be displayed.
3. Finally determine whether or not the item should be made visible to students (useful if you create your columns ahead of time and do not want students to view them) and whether or not to include the item in the grade book score calculations.
Modifying Items in the Gradebook
1. Click the "Manage Items" button from the Gradebook.
2. Click the "Modify" button next to the Gradebook item you want to modify.
3. Change the desired fields, such as the name or point value.
4. Click "Submit" to finish..
Reordering Items in the Gradebook
1. Click the "Manage Items" button from the Gradebook.
2. Change the order of items by clicking the drop-down list box on the left of the item and selecting a number. This will change the item order automatically.
Saving A Copy of Your Gradebook
For backup purposes you may wish to save a copy of your gradebook. To do so:
1. Click the "Download Grades" button from the Gradebook.
2. Read the directions on the screen and then click the "Download" button.
3. Save the file to your computer.
4. Open the file in Excel.
Quick Summary: Steps to Add and Grade an Assignment
1. Add an Assignment
2. Select the Assignment from Gradebook
3. Select the first student paper
4. From a single page: Read, Grade, and Comment on the Assignment. Return the Assignment, Grade, and Feedback to the student.
5. The grade is automatically recorded in the Gradebook
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