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How to Add and Grade Assignments in the Gradebook Tool

This document will demonstrate how to add an assignment and grade the assignment in the Gradebook tool.

Before you begin, make sure:

• you are logged in to bSpace with your CalNet ID or guest account (http://bspace.berkeley.edu)
• you have clicked the tab for the site you want to update
• you have editing privileges in the site

How to Add and Grade Assignments in the Gradebook Tool

1. Click Gradebook in the left toolbar. If you have not already added this tool, you can by clicking Site Info, then Edit Tools.
2. On the Overview screen, click the Add Assignment button..
   
3. In the Title field type the assignment name. In the Assignment Point Value field enter the numeric value you would like for the assignment. (Optional) You can choose a due date for the assignment. If desired, mark the checkbox next to “Include this assignment when calculating final grade.” By marking the checkbox next to “Release assignment", you are allowing students to see their scores.
   Once you are done with all the necessary information click the Submit button to continue.
4. After clicking Submit , you will be returned to the “Overview” screen. The assignment is displayed in the “Assignments” table . To grade the assignment, click the assignment name.
5. On the assignment page, the “Assignment Summary” is on the top half of the page, and the “Grading Table” is on the bottom half. In the “Grading Table” you can enter each student's grade in the “Points” column. When you are finished click the Save button at the bottom of the screen.
6. A message confirms that the scores have been saved. Click the "Overview" button at the top of the screen to return to the list of assignments.
7. You will then be returned to the “Overview” screen. In the “Avg” column you can see that the class average for the assignment has been calculated based on the grades you entered in the grading table.