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title: "Managing Rubrics"
type: "article"
space: "Blackboard Ultra"
author: "Anh Lam"
created: 2022-11-14T16:01:46Z
updated: 2026-10-20T22:57:10Z
tags: ["blackboard-ultra", "copy-a-rubric", "deleting-a-rubric", "deleting-rubrics", "duplicating-a-rubric", "editing-a-rubric", "editing-rubrics", "grading-in-ultra", "importing-a-rubric", "rubrics", "ultra"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/266/blackboard-ultra/articles/grading/15755/managing-rubrics"
---

# Managing Rubrics

Manage course rubrics from the updated Gradebook Settings panel. The rubric editor and course-copy workflows remain unchanged.

## Open Course Rubrics

1. Select **Gradebook**.
2. Select the **Settings** gear beside **To Do**.
[!\[Gradebook page with the Settings gear highlighted beside the To Do button.\](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=mHffW1xlmriejeHtDfVyaA%3D%3D)
Figure 1. Select the **Settings** gear beside **To Do**. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=mHffW1xlmriejeHtDfVyaA%3D%3D)
3. Scroll to **Course Rubrics**.
[!\[Gradebook Settings showing the Course Rubrics section, Create and Generate buttons, and existing course rubrics.\](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=Bs24pWXiBHM5Gsn0wDBC%2BQ%3D%3D)
Figure 2. Manage course rubrics from the **Course Rubrics** section in Gradebook Settings. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=Bs24pWXiBHM5Gsn0wDBC%2BQ%3D%3D)

## Create a rubric

1. Select **Create**.
2. Enter a rubric title and complete the rubric settings.
3. Add or edit the rubric rows, columns, criteria, and performance levels.
4. Select **Save**.

## Duplicate or delete a rubric

1. Select the **More options** ellipsis beside the rubric.
2. Select **Duplicate** or **Delete**.

**Note:** After a rubric has been used for grading, it may no longer be editable. Duplicate the rubric and edit the copy when changes are required.

## Edit rubric rows and columns

- Select the **pencil icon** to edit a field.
- Select the **plus icon** to add a row or column.
- Select the **delete icon** to remove a row or column.
- Select **Save**.

## Copy a rubric from another course

1. Select **Content**.
2. Select the **More options** ellipsis, then select **Copy Items**.
3. Open the source course.
4. Select **Rubrics**.
5. Select the rubric to copy.
6. Select **Start Copy**.

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## Additional resources

The following resource from Seneca's Accessible Learning Services provides practical guidance for applying approved extended-time accommodations to tests and exams.

Faculty quick reference · PDF

### Extended time calculations for tests and exams

Use this quick reference to calculate the total writing time for students with approved extended-time accommodations. The required multiplier is identified in the student's Accommodation Letter.

Extended-time multipliers

1.25x

25% extra time

1.5x

50% extra time

1.75x

75% extra time

2x

100% extra time

Example calculation

A **60-minute test** with a **1.5x** accommodation provides **90 minutes of total writing time**.

What's included in the guide?

- A calculation chart for standard assessments from 30 to 180 minutes.
- Examples of extended-time calculations.
- Faculty responsibilities for providing approved extended time.
- Guidance on ensuring assessment bookings and online time windows allow the full accommodated time.

View the resource

**[Extended Time](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/266/blackboard-ultra/files/24861/extended-time "Extended Time")**

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## Video demonstration

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