This guide walks you through setting up your Blackboard gradebook in a way that aligns with your syllabus and keeps grading clear for both you and your students. Watch the walkthrough below to see the gradebook setup.
Setting Up Your Gradebook
Follow these steps to configure your gradebook so it aligns with your syllabus from day one.
Step 1 — Match Your Syllabus
Set up your categories to mirror your syllabus and confirm your grading schema matches your grading scale.
Step 2 — Use Weighted Categories
Weighted categories give you flexibility to add or adjust assignments without breaking your grading structure.
Step 3 — Set Category Weights
Assign percentages so all categories total 100%. Use proportional weighting within each category.
Step 4 — Assign Categories to Activities
Make sure each assignment is placed in the correct category or your grades will not calculate properly.
Key Grading Guidelines
- Align with Your Syllabus Your gradebook should match your syllabus exactly.
- Use Percentages Show percentages so students understand where they stand.
- Avoid General Categories Always assign a grading category to ensure proper calculations.
Resources:
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Blackboard Gradebook Help (Anthology)
The official Anthology instructor documentation covering all gradebook features: grading, columns, settings, and more.
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Grading in Blackboard Ultra Playlist
For more tips on grading in Blackboard Ultra, check out our playlist for quick, helpful walkthroughs.
Video Tutorial:
Watch this walkthrough to see gradebook setup in action before you get started in your own course.