Multi Mark Weighting

A Multipart assignment weighting is defined as having separate parts requiring separate submission points. These may be (e.g., three separate components - Blackboard Assessment, Turnitin Assessment, and a test) or a combination of physical and electronic submission.

Within your Weighted Grades Journey Column

1. Select Variable from the Functions and Variables section. 
   • Average: Generates the average for a selected number of marked items, categories, and other calculations. For example, you can find the average mark on all tests.
   • Total: Generates a total based on the cumulative points. You can select which marked items, categories, and other calculations are included in the calculation.
   • Minimum: Generates the minimum mark for a selection of marked items, categories, and other calculations. For example, you can find the minimum mark on all assignments.
   • Maximum: Generates the maximum mark for a selection of marked items, categories, and other calculations. For example, you can find the maximum mark on all discussions.
   • Variable: Select an individual marked item or calculation from the menu. 
2. A variable will be added to the main section. Hover over the Variable box and click the drop-down menu icon.
3. Select the assessment that you want to map.
4. Select Multiply from the Operators section.
   • Add( + )
   • Subtract ( - )
   • Divide ( / )
   • Multiply ( * )
   • Open Parenthesis (
   • Close Parenthesis )
   • Value: In the text box that appears in the formula, enter a numeric value. You can include up to seven digits before a decimal point and up to four digits after it.
5. Select Value from the Operators section.
6. Click on the Value box in the main section and add the weighting of the assessment as a decimal. For example, if the assessment is weighted at 40%, enter 0.4. If the assessment is weighted at 60%, add 0.6 and so on. To calculate the 10%, select Multiply (*) and then select Value under Operators. In the value text field, enter the decimal value for ten per cent, which is 0.1.
7. Select Add from the Operators section.
8. Repeat steps 1 – 6 for the second, or as many assessments as you want to map.
9. Click on Validate at the top left-hand corner to validate the expression. This will also alert if there are any errors in the formula.
10. Click Save

In the example screenshot below, you should see that we have mapped the results of the Turnitin Essay, Essay and In-class Presentation into the weighted column. The Turnitin Essay is weighted at 60%, the Essay is weighted at 30% and the In-class Presentation is weighted at 10%.