Create a Grade Item

Step-by-step instructions on how to create a grade item.

Step 1 - Go to the Grades Area

1. Go to "Assessments"
2. Choose "Grades"

Step 2 - Add a New Grade Item

1. Be in the Manage Grades window
2. Click New
3. Choose Item

Step 3 - Choose Grade Item Type

Step 4 - New Item Window

1. Enter a Grade Item Name
2. Enter a short Grade Item Name to minimize the overall size of the gradebook
3. Choose a category in which the grade item will be located (if applicable)
4. Enter a point value for the grade item
5. (Optional) Choose whether the grade item can exceed the point value, if the grade item is a bonus
   item, or if the item should be excluded from the Final Grade Calculation
6. (Optional) Choose a rubric
7. Click Save and Close