Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Gradebook: Average Column

Creating an Average Column

The average column in the Blackboard Ultra Gradebook generates the average for a selected number of graded items, categories, and other calculations. For example, you can calculate the average score on all tests. It is a type of calculation column. To create an average column, follow these steps:

1. From the Gradebook, in the Gradable Items or Grades view, click the plus sign where you want to place the new column, and select Add Calculation.
   
   
   
   
2. Enter a title for the column. If you don't add a title, "New Calculation" plus the date will appear in the Gradebook. Optionally, enter a column description.
3. Under Select a grade schema, select how the calculation results should appear: Letter, Points, Percentage, Complete/Incomplete, or Pass/Fail.
4. The column will default to Hidden from students. To display the column on students' Grades pages, select Visible to students in the top right corner of the screen. Students will see the calculated grades, but not the descriptions or formulas.
   
   
   
   
5. Select Average in the left pane to add that function to the right pane. Use the drop down arrow to select the graded items or categories to calculate in the average. For example, if you want to find the average for all tests in the course, make sure all tests are categorized appropriately and select that category. If the tests are not categorized, you can scroll down and select them individually.
6. Select Validate to check the accuracy of your formula. Issues with your formula will be highlighted in red. Make changes as needed.
7. Once the formula is confirmed as valid, click Save. The new average column appears in your Gradebook.
   
   

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