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This is a draft version. The currently published version will be available while this new version is being edited.
Draft editors: Iman Hajihassani
Version 11.1

Creating a Manual Grade Column

  • Category: Grading

Blackboard creates Gradebook items automatically for graded assessments. Create a manual Gradebook item for participation, labs, or other work that is not submitted through an assessment.

Create a manual Gradebook item

  1. Select Gradebook.
  2. Select the List view icon.
    Gradebook page with the List view icon highlighted at the upper-left.
    Figure 1. Select the List view icon. Select the image to enlarge.
  3. Move your cursor between assessment rows and select the plus icon that appears.
  4. Select Add Item.
    Plus-icon menu in Gradebook List view with Add Item highlighted.
    Figure 2. Select Add Item from the plus-icon menu. Select the image to enlarge.
  5. Select the item title at the top of the New Item panel and enter a meaningful name.
  6. Choose whether the item is visible to students and set a due date when required.
    New Item panel showing the student visibility option and Due date section.
    Figure 3. Set the item visibility and due date. Select the image to enlarge.
  7. Under Grading, choose the grading method and enter the maximum points.
    New Item panel showing the Grade using menu and Maximum points field.
    Figure 4. Choose the grading method and enter the maximum points. Select the image to enlarge.
  8. Select a grade category and add a description when required.
    New Item panel showing the Grade category menu and Description field.
    Figure 5. Select a grade category and add a description when required. Select the image to enlarge.
  9. Select Save.
    Bottom of the New Item panel with the Save button highlighted.
    Figure 6. Select Save to create the item. Select the image to enlarge.

Note: The plus icon is view-specific. Use List view to add a manual Gradebook item.

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 — PDF 

Video demonstration