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Blackboard Vista - Grade Book

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Add Grade Book Column

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Verify that the Grades tab is showing.
4. Click on the ActionLinks arrow for the Create Column drop-down box to view the available column types.
5. Select the column type from the following options:
   
   Alphanumeric - Can include letters or numbers.
   Calculated - Used to apply a formula to numeric values in other colums.
   Letter Grade - Used to convert a numeric column to letter grade based on a scale you determine (e.g., convert 185 total points to a B).
   Numeric - Contains only numbers.
   Selection LIst - Allows the instructor to set up and choose between multiple choices, such as attendance (present/absent) or participation (fair/good/superior).
   Text - Contains text, and is useful for keeping notes regarding students.
   Grading Form - Allows the instructor to connect a grading form to a column in the grade book.
   
   
6. The type-specific Create Column screen will open.
7. On the Create Column screen enter a column label and complete the requested information.
8. Uncheck the Released to Student checkbox if you do not want the students to immediately have access to their scores.
9. Select the Save button.

Add Grades

Option 1 - Individually

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Verify that the Grades tab is showing.
4. Select the located below the desired column name and to the right of the appropriate student name.
5. The "Edit Value for:" box will open.
6. Verify that the Change To: box is selected.
7. Enter the desired grade or points in the box.
8. Select the Save button to accept your entry.

Option 2 - Mass

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Verify that the Grades tab is showing.
4. Select the column name.
5. Click on the ActionLinks arrow.
6. Select the Edit Values link.
7. Locate the Change to box to the right of the appropriate student name.
8. Enter the desired grade or points in the box.
9. Repeat steps 7-8 until you have finished entering the grades or points.
10. Select the Save button to accept your entries.

Deny Access

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Select the checkbox next to the desired name(s).
4. Select the Deny Access button.

Export Grade Book

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Select Export to Spreadsheet button.
4. Select the Export button.
5. Select the Save button.
6. Select the desired save location.

Grant Access

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Select the checkbox next to the desired name(s).
4. Select the Grant Access button.

Release Grade to Student

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Select the Grade Book Options button.
4. Select the Column Settings link.
5. Locate the Released to Student: header.
6. Locate the desired column name.
7. Toggle the Released to Student option from “No” to “Yes”.

Remove Student

1. Verify that you are on the Teach tab.
2. Select the Grade Book link.
3. Select the checkbox next to the student's name.
4. Select the Unenroll button.