Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Gradebook: Filters

Filters in Blackboard Ultra Gradebook allow instructors to focus on specific groups of students or assignments, streamlining the grading process.

Use Filters to View Gradebook

The Gradebook Filter allows instructors to focus on specific students, groups, gradable items, assessment types, and categories. This feature was formerly known as Smart Views in Blackboard Original. 

  1. Navigate to the Gradebook and select the Grid view icon

    an image with the grid view icon circled in red

  2. Locate and Click on the Filter icon.

    an image with the filter icon circled in red

  3. Use the check box(es) to select the appropriate filters in the filter and videws panel. 
  4. The Gradebook in Grid view will now display only the grades and activity for the students or gradable items that meet the filtered requirement. Use the circled x icon to remove filters as necessary. 

    an image with the remove filter icon circled in red

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Keywords:
Blackboard Ultra, Gradebook, Smart Views, Faculty, Instructor, Teaching, Grading, Courses, Bb, Ultra, Filter 
Doc ID:
155579
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-10-13
Updated:
2026-08-19
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville