Gradebook Column Types in Ultra Course View

This article is intended for instructors looking to learn more about Gradebook column types in Ultra Course View.

Item

• A single column in the Gradebook that only factors in one grade, without any calculation.

• Can either be manually created, or automatically created with an assignment, test, or graded Discussion.

• For manually created columns, grades must be imputed by an instructor.

• For columns tied to assignments, tests, or graded Discussions; grades can either be automatically. populated or for assignments that require grading, will flow to the column once the instructor enters the grades.

For more information: Creating Gradebook Items in Ultra Course View

Total Calculation

• A single column in the Gradebook that shows a total calculation for all items within a course.

• All Total Calculation columns are manually created.

• Functions as an Overall Grade calculation.

• Allows Instructors to view student’s overall grades using either a points or weighted system.

Calculation

• A single column in the Gradebook that performs a calculation on one or more Gradebook columns.

• All calculated columns are manually created.

• Instructors can use Functions to build calculations and combine functions using operators.

For more information:Creating a Gradebook Calculation in Ultra Course View