The Gradebook is a tool for instructors to calculate and store grade information and distribute it to students online.

Viewing scores: The Gradebook Tool lets students view their own scores and grades once instructors have released them.

Things to consider

• Instructors can view information in the Gradebook in different ways, including an item summary for each course, item detail, all grade listing, course grade listing, gradebook setup, and course grade options.
• Students can view their scores for all items; view their course grades, once an instructor releases them; and sort their items by title, due date, grade, and weight, where applicable.
• The Gradebook is section aware, so assistants can see grades only for students in their particular sections.
• Currently, the Gradebook does not allow you to assign extra credit or drop the lowest score.
• Instructors can import grades.

Adding a new gradebook item

To add a new gradebook item:

1. In the menubar, click Gradebook, and then click Add Gradebook item(s).
2. On the Add Gradebook Item(s) screen, fill in the following information:
   • Title: A title is required for all gradebook items. The title can be up to 255 characters long.
   • Gradebook Item Point Value: You must assign a point value to all gradebook items. Enter a value greater than zero. Decimals are permitted, but values are limited to two decimal places.
   • Due Date: You can optionally designate a due date for a gradebook item. You can manually enter the due date (e.g., 09/28/07), or click the calendar icon    to select a date from a pop-up calendar.
   • Category: If you have created a category, you can optionally assign an item to a category using the drop-down list. 
3. If you wish to allow students to view the grade for this item, check Release this item to Students. You can change this option later. (If this box is checked when you enter grades, students will see their grades as soon as you click Save Changes.) 

If you wish to exclude this item from the course grade calculation, uncheck Include this item in course grade calculations. You can change this option later.

Note: If an item is excluded from the course grade calculation, the individual grade will appear to students in parentheses. A legend underneath will explain that "Grades in parentheses are not included in the course grade calculation".

4. To create multiple gradebook items, click Add Another Gradebook Item. You can create several items, and then add them all at once.
5. To create the item(s), click Add Item(s). Alternatively, click Cancel to discard the item, and you will be returned to the Gradebook Items page.