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STEP 2: Go to the second grouping of links to the left (Course Management box) and click on the downward arrow symbol to the left of “Grade Center.” This will bring down a drop box of subheadings. Click on the one that says “Full Grade Center.”

STEP 3: Allow your cursor to stay still over the “Create Calculated Column” button to reveal a drop down box that provides a list of varying types of calculated columns that you can choose from. In this case, we will select the “Average Column” link.

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STEP 4: Clicking on the “Average Column” link will bring you to the “Create Average Column” page. Here, you will see five different sections, starting with “Column Information.” In this section you will name your column.

1.The “Column Name” field is mandatory.

2.The “Grade Center Display Name” is a field that can be seen by the students as well and can be used to shorten the column name. Up to 15 characters are allowed here.

3.The “Description” field is optional and provides an area to provide more details for graders. This information can be seen by the students as well.

4.The “Primary Display” field offers different options for how the grade is displayed, which will be seen by the students as well. The choices available can be activated by clicking on the down arrow to the right of the drop box (set to “Percentage” by default).

5.The “Secondary Display” field gives you the option of choosing another way to display the grade, but the students will not be able to see this version. The options can be selected here in the same way, by clicking on the arrow in the drop box.

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STEP 5: The “Select Columns” section is where you will choose which columns to include. By default, the “All Grade Columns” will be selected. This will ensure all gradable columns are included.

STEP 6: Clicking on the “Selected Columns and Categories” option from the previous example allows you to pick and choose which columns you would like to include. In the pop-up box:

1.To add a column or category, highlight the item in the list by clicking on it and then click the arrow pointing to the right in between the boxes on the left and right.

2.To remove items from the “Selected Items” box, simply click on the red circle with an “x” in it that is attached to the specific item that you want to remove.

3.When you select a column or category, other information and options will appear.

Note: During step 6, in the “Calculate as Running Total” field, select “Yes” to include items that have been submitted or graded. Select “No” to apply the value of a zero in items that have not been submitted.

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STEP 7: The “Options” section is where display options are selected. You should note that the first item simply makes the items visible in “Columns to Select” box.

STEP 8: After you have made all of your selections, click on the “Cancel” button if you have changed your mind or on the “Submit” button if you are done and ready to save.

For further assistance, contact a TAC representative at (910) 962-4357.

REFERENCE

University of St. Thomas. (unknown). Blackboard 9 Training. Retrieved on October 18th 2010 from: http://www.stthom.edu/ittraining/bb9facultytutorials/Average%20Calculated%20Columns.pdf

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