How do I add columns to the Grade Book?
Grade columns are automatically created for each assignment or assessment that you create in WebCT6 through the assessment or assignment tools.
For assignments that are not created in WebCT, you need to manually add grade column:
- Make sure the Teach tab is selected and choose Grade Book.
- Click Create Column at the top left and click a Column type.
- Numeric - allows input of a numerical value only.
- Calculated - used to input a formula to add numeric columns together such as summing all class marks for the final grade. See calculated columns.
- Letter grade - allows input of letter grade from a numeric or calculated column via another column.
- Alphanumeric - allows you to input a letter or number grade, but it cannot be calculated.
- Text - allows you to input basic text information.
- Selection List – Selection List allows you to define your own set of grading options. This is useful if the regular column types, such as numerical, calculated, alphanumeric, etc, are not appropriate for your situation. For example, you could create a column to record a simple pass or fail grade, or student participation in a particular activity.
Once you have selected the column type, you are brought to the Column Setting page. By default, the grade will be released to students. Deselect Release to Students if you do not want the grades release immediately.