Add extra credit to a calculated grade column

Use these steps if you want to add the extra credit as points in addition to your calculated grade.

Instructions

1. In your course, navigate to the Grades tab in the .

2. If you haven’t already, set up a weighted grade calculation, making sure to exclude any extra credit columns from the weighted calculation.

3. Select the plus sign where you would like to add the new total column.

4. Select Add Calculation, and a page will open to add your column and calculation details.

5. In the Calculation setup, name the column, select a grade schema, and choose if you would like this column to be visible to students.

6. Click Total in the panel of options on the left side of the screen, under Functions and Variables. This will add a total calculation item to the calculation.

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   list of functions and variables in the Calculation setup

7. A box that says TOTAL should appear in the space for the calculation.

8. Click the down arrow inside of the TOTAL box to expand the list of columns and categories you can choose from.

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   Total calculation item with a list of categories and columns

9. Scroll through the Coursework section and select any extra credit columns you wish to include in the final grade.

10. Scroll down to the end of the list, under Calculations, and select your weighted total column as well.

11. Click Save to save your changes.

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