Total & Weighted Calculations – 3900.82


Blackboard Learn SaaS
Ultra Experience
Ultra Course View
Impact: Instructors and other users with permissions

Instructors need a gradebook that supports diverse grading scenarios. The gradebook supports the creation of calculated columns and an overall course grade. We are expanding gradebook functionality to also support total and weighted calculated columns. These types of calculations are helpful for specific events or periods, such as midterms or finals.

Total calculated columns can be point-based or weighted calculations. Like setting up the Overall Grade, instructors may link/unlink items in a category in the calculation. They may also choose to exclude categories from the calculation. For an included category, instructors may edit the calculation rule. The calculation rule allows instructors to drop scores or to include only the lowest or highest score in the category.

Instructors may wish to define a total calculated column for their own use. In this case, they can choose to hide from students. If desired, instructors can include a total calculated column in the overall grade calculation.

Image 1. Add a Total Calculation column from the Grid view

Add a Total Calculation column from the Grid view


Image 2. Add a Total Calculation column from Gradable Items view

Add a Total Calculation column from Gradable Items view


Image 3. Editing a Weighted Total Calculation Column

Editing a Weighted Total Calculation Column

Image 4. Define rules for the Weighted Total Calculation column

 

Define rules for the Weighted Total Calculation column

For administrators: This feature is available for all Ultra courses. There are no configurations needed.
 

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