Creating Gradebook Categories in Ultra Course View Courses

Issue/Question

How do I set up Gradebook categories in Blackboard Ultra?

Environment

• Blackboard
  • Ultra Course View Courses

Resolution

1. Log into Blackboard. 
2. Navigate to the course in question. 
3. Click the Gradebook tab. 
4. Click the gear in the upper-right corner to go to the Gradebook Settings.
5. Scroll down to Grade Categories. 
6. Click Add New Category or use one of the default categories. 
7. Return to the item you wish to place in a category, and edit it. 
8. In the settings view for the item you will see an option for Grade category; select the category you would like to associate with the item. 
9. Save these changes.