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When you create an Assignment in Brightspace, you can link it to the Grades tool. You can create a Grade Item for the assignment ahead of time in the Gradebook, or you can create the Grade Item when you create the assignment. We will cover both methods in this guide. To learn how to create a Grade Item within the Gradebook (Grades tool), click here.
- Link an Assignment to a Grade Item that has already been created
- Link an Assignment to a new Grade Item
Updated Spring 2022
Link an Assignment to a Grade Item that has already been created
While editing your Assignment, locate the area Grade Out of. Enter the point value for the assignment. To the right, select “Edit or Link to Existing” from the drop down menu.
A pop-up window will open. Select “Link to an Existing Grade Item” and select the item from a list of gradebook categories and grade items. Make a note of the point value displayed and be sure it matches that of your assignment. Click OK when you are finished.
Link an Assignment to a new Grade Item
While editing your Assignment, locate the area Grade Out of. Enter the point value for the assignment. To the right, select “Edit or Link to Existing” from the drop down menu.
Save your changes before existing the assignment edit screen.
A pop-up window will open. Select “Create and Link to a New Grade Item”. It will automatically mirror your assignment name and the point value. We suggest keeping the Grade Item and Assignment name identical. Choose a grade Category if you have set them up. You can also change the grade type or scheme, although this is uncommon. Typically these settings will remain at “Numeric” and “Default (Percentage). Click OK when finished.
Save your changes before existing the assignment edit screen.