The Manage Gradebook Categories page displays categories and category descriptions that are included in the Gradebook. Instructors may create new Gradebook categories. Categories can be used in weighting grades. For example, items in the Exam Category may have a greater weight than items in the Assignment category.
Note: Categories included with the Blackboard Learning System cannot be modified or removed.
Follow the steps below to open the Manage Categories page.
Step 1 Select Gradebook on the Course Control Panel.
Step 2 Click Gradebook Settings.
Step 3 Click Manage Gradebook Categories.
The functions available on this page are described in the table below.
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add a category |
Add Category. The Create/Modify Item Category page will appear. On the Add Category page new categories can be entered. |
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modify a category |
Modify. The Create/Modify Item Category page will appear. On the Modify Category page the category name and description may be changed. |
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remove a category |
Remove. A warning pop-up window will appear. Removing a category is irreversible. |