Manually-Created Columns in the Gradebook
While the Gradebook is designed with Scholar-based assignments and assessments in mind, it is possible to create your own custom columns in the Gradebook. Some of these columns can be created to hold a grade for an item not submitted through Scholar.
You should not create Gradebook columns for any assignments or tests conducted through Scholar; the Scholar Assignment and Test tools automatically create Gradebook columns. To learn how to create Assignments, refer to our documentation here.
To create a single-item column, navigate to the Gradebook and click the plus icon between two columns in the location you’d like the column to go.
In the resulting dropdown, click Add Item.
A popup will open that allows you to dictate the title of the column, as well as provide the settings for that column.
Underneath the description, you will be provided with a series of dropdowns:
The first dropdown dictates the visibility of the column.
The Due Date fields allow you to set a due date for the item being graded in that column. Delete the auto-inserted date if you don’t want a due date for the item.
The Grade Using column dictates the format in which the grade in the column will be displayed. The default display is a raw score in points, but includes other formats such as percentages; however, it is generally recommended that instructors avoid entering grades as letter grades. You will also be required to fill in a Maximum Points field with the number of points the item is worth.
The Category dropdown can be used to sort this column into a group of columns based on categories. Grades made via the Tests and Assignments tools are automatically sorted into the Tests and Assignments categories respectively; however, custom columns must have their category set manually. Categories are used in setting up the Overall Grade.
When you are finished completing the column, click Save. The item will then be added to your Gradebook.
To grade this column, click on the item in the gradebook. You will be brought to a field where you can enter each student's individual grade manually.