Blackboard Ultra (Faculty) - Tests, Forms, and Pools: Change Incorrect Answer on a Test

This article explains how faculty can correct a test question answer and adjust student grades in Blackboard Ultra.

Changing an Incorrect Answer on a Blackboard Ultra Test

If a test question has an incorrect answer, it can be changed after students have opened or submitted the test. 

  1. Navigate to the Gradebook in your Blackboard Ultra course.
  2. Navigate to the Gradable Items tab.
  3. Select the test with the incorrect answer.
  4. Click on the name of the student whose grade needs to be adjusted.
  5. On the student's submission page, locate the question that needs to be adjusted.
  6. Click ellipsis (...) next to the points. 
  7. Select "Edit/Regrade".

    The student name is selected and the 3 dots next to the question reveals the option to Edit/Regrade.
  8. Change the point value in the grade pill.

    Next to the question number are check boxes to assign full or extra credit and an oval with the total points.

  9. Alternatively, use the check boxes to give full credit to everyone or extra credit.
  10. Edit the question text, answers, and options.
  11. Click the Save button.
  12. A confirmation box will appear. When you are sure you want to save your changes, click the Update button.

Important Considerations

  • Student grades should update accordingly. However, updated grades may not appear automatically.
  • Always provide clear feedback to students explaining the change in grading.
  • For large classes, consider exporting the grades, making adjustments in a spreadsheet, and then re-importing the updated grades.

Need Additional Support?

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the ITS Help Desk:

This guide aims to provide useful information, but as technology changes, interfaces or steps might vary. Please use the Comment button to let us know if anything differs from your experience. Your feedback helps us keep this information accurate. Thank you!



Keywords:
Blackboard Ultra, Tests, Surveys, Pools, Assessment, Incorrect Answer, Change Answer, Edit Test, Grade Override, Ultra, Bb 
Doc ID:
155692
Owned by:
Jeff P. in Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Created:
2025-10-13
Updated:
2026-03-25
Sites:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville