How do I display letter grades or percentages for items that are not Blackboard-generated quizzes and tests?
To do this, set up the item as follows:1. Enter the gradebook (“Control Panel” รจ “Gradebook”)2. Click on the “Add Item” button in the top left-hand corner of the page3. Fill out the name, category, and description for the item to be added4. Indicate a point value for the item5. In the dropdown menu next to the “Display As” field, change the default setting to read either “Percentage” or “Letter”6. Hit “Submit” at the bottom of the page, and then hit the “OK” button twice in succession to return to the gradebook view7. Note: When you go to enter grades for that particular item, you need to use letter grades if you set the “Display As” option to “Letter,” and, likewise, you need to enter percentages if you set the “Display As” option to “Percentage.
