Question
How to Setup Gradebook Points
Answer
This document will show how to calculate a student grade using points.
Creating a Total Points Column
1. From your course, select Gradebook from the navigation bar.
2. Toggle to grid view in the upper left corner of the gradebook.
3. Select the plus sign wherever you want to add the new column. Choose Add Calculation.
4. Name the column. For example, Total Points.
5. Adjust the visibility settings by selecting the drop-down menu in the upper right corner.
6. Under Functions and Variables menu, click Total.
The total item will be added to the calculation table.
7. Click the Total item to open the menu.
8. Under Coursework, check the box for each individual assessment that will be included in the total points calculation.
9. Select Save.
10. Click the purple "X" to return to the gradebook.
The total points column appears in the gradebook.
Editing a Total Points Column
If you add any additional columns or assignments to your gradebook, you will need to edit the total points column to recalculate the column.
1. Select your total points column and choose Edit.
2. Click the Total item drop-down menu.
3. Under Coursework, check the box for additional assessments that need to be included in the total points calculation.
4. Select Save.
5. Click the purple "X" to return to the gradebook.
The total points column is updated in the gradebook.