Manually Create a Gradebook Column in Ultra

When you create a gradable item in your course (assignment, test, discussion forum, etc.), a column is automatically generated for this item in your gradebook. However, suppose you need to track completion or input a grade value for an item submitted outside Blackboard (oral presentation, field trip, etc.). In that case, you may manually create a column in your grade book for these entries.

To manually create a gradebook column in your Ultra gradebook:

1. Click on the Gradebook in your Ultra course, and navigate to the Grades or Gradable Items view.
2. Select the plus button (+) where you want to place the grade column and select Add Item.
   
   
   
   
3. Enter a title, description, and due date, if applicable
4. Enter the maximum allowed points for the item
5. If you are categorizing this column to be included in a gradebook calculation, you may assign the Grade Category.
6. When you are ready for students to see this column on their grades page, select Visible to Students.
7. Click Save.