Most often, Grade Items are produced via the Assessment Activity when it is initially created in the Course Homepage.

Activity-Based Gradebook Settings

To change these settings, select the linked item name from the gradebook. This will open the Activity Settings for the selected Assignment, Quiz, Forum, or other Activity.

Assignment Gradebook Settings

Quiz Gradebook Settings

Forum Gradebook Settings

Direct Gradebook entry of Grade Items

In some circumstances, you may need to create your own gradebook item. For example, an activity held in-person or a paper submitted directly in class.

To add a Grade Item,

• Select Add Grade Item button: 
• Set the Grade Category and the Item Weight - located under the Parent category dropdown