Create Point Weight Total Column

Confirm Total Points

Point weight total columns are straightforward and easy to set up. Start by confirming the points per assignment and total points for your course activities.

Check Syllabus Grade Table

• Go to your Syllabus Grade Table
• Review the activities and points listed

Check Grade Center Columns

• Go to Full Grade Center, Manage, Column Organization
  
• Review columns, assignment points and total points
  
  

Create Points Total Column

Navigate to the Full Grade Center

• Create Points Total Column - Select Calculated Column, choose "Total"
  

Configure the Column Settings

Select column Action Link to edit

Name the Column

• Choose a title that will help students recognize the significance of this column.
• Write a brief description of the column. This works: "Your percentage based on submitted and graded work"
• Primary display is best as "Percentage" for weighted column since points are listed for students in My Grades. Secondary display is only visible to you. Choose what's best.

Select Columns

• Select all columns or choose which will contribute points to the Total Column.
• Review the columns
• Move the selected column window

Freeze Total Column

By default, Blackboard puts all newly created columns at the end of the Grade Center. In Column Organization, drag the new weighted total column to the fixed area of the Grade Center for easy assessment management.

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