1. Add Categories: Blackboard has 11 preset categories, if needed, add categories as listed in your syllabus by using the Blackboard Gradebook settings gear icon and Add New Category.

2. Assign Categories to Gradable Items: Use the three horizontal dots beside each Gradable Item to Edit and assign each graded item to the appropriate Category. This may also be done from the assessment settings menu.

3. Add Weights to Categories: Make sure your Gradebook is set up to match the grading policy stated in the syllabus. Set grade categories and weights accordingly. Ensure the total equals 100%.

4. Select Weighted: Set the Gradebook calculation type to Weighted.

5. Select Equally: Grade items within a category Equally unless otherwise specified by your department chair or division dean.

6. Select Percentage: Select how the overall grade is displayed to Percentage and ensure the "show to students" box is checked.  

7. Set Schema to Letter: Use the pencil icon to remove the parenthetical no rounding from the Grade Schema so it reads "Letter". If there is already a Grade Shema called Letter, you can delete the schema called “Letter (no rounding)” by using the three horizontal dots to the right of the schema and selecting delete.