New Grade Item in Gradebook

You can use this method when creating a grade item that is not connected to an assignment in your course, such as a participation grade or benchmark tests, for example.

To create a new grade item in the grade book, go to GRADES from your course menu. Click Manage Grades at the top of your grade book. Click New, then select Item or Category. Choose a Grade Item type. This determines how the item is graded (numeric is typical). On the new Item screen, the 1st tab is Properties. This is where you enter information about the item you are creating. Enter Name. Enter Short Name if desired (what will appear in the grade book). Select a Category or add a New Category to place the item under in the gradebook. Enter the Maximum Points. Select the Can Exceed (i.e. 11/10), Bonus (i.e. 10/0) or Exclude from Final Grade Calculation options, if needed. Add a Rubric, if needed. Click Save and Close when finished.