Instructional Technology Lab ::: University of Illinois at Chicago

The Gradebook > Weighting Gradebook Items

The Blackboard gradebook provides two different options for weighting items - weight by category, or weight by item.

To apply a series of weights to your gradebook click on "Control Panel>Gradebook>Weight Grades". Choose a weighting option, and then specify a weighted percentage for the individual categories or items.

Related FAQ's

Q: Students claim they can't see a content item I just added - what's wrong?

A common cause of this problem is that the item availability has been set incorrectly. Log back in and click "Control Panel>Manage Items". Find the item you just added to the gradebook and click the button labeled "modify". Be sure that the item you added is set to "available".

Q: Is the Gradebook secure?

Yes. Students can only access their own grades in the on-line gradebook.

Q: Can students see anyone else's grades in the on-line gradebook?

No. Students can only access their own grades in the on-line gradebook.