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Adding New Category to Gradebook

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This article will cover how to add a new category to the Gradebook columns.

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Adding a New Category

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1. Select the Gradebook tab.

2. Select the gear icon for settings.

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Select Add New Category.

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In the text box, type in the name of the category. Hit Enter

Note that the new category is not automatically added to the Gradable Items tab.

Include Category in Gradable Items

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Hover to the area the new category will be placed in the Gradebook.

1.  Select the plus sign in a circle.

2. Select Add Item.

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1. In the text box provide a title of the category.

2. Select to Hide or Show to students

3. Provide a Due Date or leave it if there is no due date.

4. Select the type of grade for points, letter, or percentage.

5. Provide the total points.

6. Select the Grade Category.

7. Select Save.

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