The most common issue instructors have with the Brightspace gradebook is the system’s default settings. The fact that the gradebook defaults to a Points system rather than a Weighted system has caused a number of issues. We strongly advise instructors to change this setting before setting up the gradebook items. There are very few marking schemes that lend themselves well to a points-based system, it is very likely instructors will need to change the settings in the gradebook to reflect a Weighted system.