Posts related to the Gradebook in Brightspace
The Brightspace Gradebook is a tool that stores and organizes student grades and calculates final marks based on the marking scheme established by instructors. Setting up a well-organized and balanced gradebook before the semester begins is essential and allows for ease of editing throughout the semester if adjustments are required.
Gradebook Setup [PDF]
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.
Brightspace features a Grades Setup Wizard, that can help guide you through the process of setting up a grade book that will work best for you. Brightspace also defaults to displaying a percentage grade scheme, but it is possible to convert the grades to the corresponding letter grades.
Grades Setup Wizard [PDF]
Display Dalhousie Letter Grade in Gradebook
