Calculate Grades

Grade columns display marks for the different activities in your module. In an Ultra module view, you can create columns for:

• Markable items — Columns are added automatically for grade items completed online, such as Turnitin assignments, Blackboard tests and assignments. You can also add columns manually for markable items completed offline, such as activities that took place outside of class.
• Calculation column — Displays a calculated mark based on a custom formula for a selection of coursework, such as only certain assessments or categories. For more information, see Calculation Columns. 
• Total Calculation column — Displays a calculated score based on points or weighted items. This is most often used for a Term calculation to provide students with another view of their overall grade, where one is in points and the other is in percentages. For more information, see Total Calculation Columns. 
• Overall Mark — Displays the final module mark based on points/percentage, weighted items, or a custom formula.

How to find Total and Calculation columns in the Gradebook

When the Total and Calculation columns have been created, you can find them within either the Markable Items or Marks view of the Gradebook. 

1. In Markable Items, find the relevant Total or Calculation column in the list and the three dots (the ellipsis). Select Edit.
2. In the Marks tab, find the relevant column and click on the icon at the top of the column. Select Edit.

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