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title: "Downloading Grades from Gradebook"
type: "article"
space: "Blackboard Ultra"
author: "Anh Lam"
created: 2023-01-10T19:57:43Z
updated: 2026-10-20T22:56:21Z
tags: ["blackboard-ultra", "dowload-grades", "downloading-grades-from-gradebook", "grading", "ultra"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/266/blackboard-ultra/articles/grading/16219/downloading-grades-from-gradebook"
---

# Downloading Grades from Gradebook

Download the full Gradebook, selected Gradebook items, or grade history. Save the file as a tab-separated XLS file or a CSV file.

## Download grades

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=sLy4fP201FzckB02%2FbqKUw%3D%3D)
Figure 1. Select the **Settings** gear beside **To Do**. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=sLy4fP201FzckB02%2FbqKUw%3D%3D)
3. Under **Upload and download gradebook**, select **Download grades**.
[!\[Gradebook Settings showing the Download grades and Upload gradebook links.\](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=eTsmqTC34%2FfhBREN4FGDPg%3D%3D)
Figure 2. Select **Download grades** under Upload and download gradebook. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=eTsmqTC34%2FfhBREN4FGDPg%3D%3D)
4. Under **Grade Records**, select **Full Gradebook** or **Grade History**.
5. Under **Record Details**, select the items to include. Select **Select All Items** to include every item. Turn on **Include feedback** when required.
[!\[Download Grades panel showing the Grade Records and Record Details options.\](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=RJTkAuM7pGjYnpb907KbnQ%3D%3D)
Figure 3. Choose the grade records and Gradebook items to include. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=RJTkAuM7pGjYnpb907KbnQ%3D%3D)
6. Under **File Type**, select **Tab-separated File \(.xls\)** or **Comma Separated Values \(.csv\)**.
7. Under **Save Location**, select **My Device** or **Content Collection**.
[!\[Download Grades panel showing the File Type and Save Location options.\](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=ymNYh3XAnZYBa9aqZ2jMtQ%3D%3D)
Figure 4. Choose a file type and save location. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=ymNYh3XAnZYBa9aqZ2jMtQ%3D%3D)
8. Select **Download**.
[!\[Download button highlighted at the bottom of the Download Grades panel.\](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=6yXzwRD2KfZ1gMMZ%2BBCI0w%3D%3D)
Figure 5. Select **Download** to create the file. Select the image to enlarge.](https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/attachment?file=6yXzwRD2KfZ1gMMZ%2BBCI0w%3D%3D)

**Note:** The available download options and Gradebook items may depend on your course settings and permissions.

## Related option

**Upload gradebook** is located in the same Gradebook Settings section. Download a correctly formatted Gradebook file before editing and uploading grade data.

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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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