Assigning a final "letter" grade (Original)

Modified on Thu, 5 Dec, 2024 at 4:41 PM

At the end of a semester, you might need to assign a final letter grade in addition to the calculated total. Here's how to do that in Blackboard Original. (For Ultra, see this article)

First, go into the Full Grade Center. Then:

1. Create a new column.

The Create Column link

2. Give your new column a name.

3. VERY IMPORTANT: Set the Primary Display to Text, not Letter. In Blackboard, Letter has a specific use, but it's not one we use at TCC.

The Primary Display setting, with Text selected

4. Set the Points Possible to 0.

5. Under Options, choose No for "Include this column in Grade Center calculations."

6. Click Submit.

Now you will be able to enter your letter grades manually in the Grade Center.