Using My Grades
What is the My Grades Used for?
The My Grades tool in Blackboard is a place where you can find your marks for your course. Depending on your program and instructor this may or may not be used. Ask your instructor if they will be using the My Grades tool with your course.
Where do I find the My Grades in my Blackboard course?
My Grades can be found on the Course Tools menu located on the left hand side of the course Homepage. My Grades can also be found at the top of your course Homepage.
Located on the Course Menu found on the left hand side of course:
Located at the top of your course Homepage:
Here is an example of an image that represents My Grades:
The image below represents the My Grades in your Blackboard course. It has the capital letter A displayed in a box.
This image below indicates that you have received new grades. The capital letter A displayed in a box will now have a green box with a white star beside it.
What will my grade look like in the My Grades area?
Once your instructor has added your mark, it will be displayed under the Grades column. Below is an example of what this might look like.
When you access My Grades, your marks will be displayed in columns. Below is a table outlining what each columns means.
| Column | Title | What it means |
| First column | Item | This is where the title of the quiz, test or assignment will be displayed. |
| Second column | Grade | This is where your marks will be displayed. |
| Third column | Statistics | This is where the statistics for the quiz, test or assignment will be displayed. |
| Fourth column | Comments | This is where you would find additional information from your instructor regarding the quiz, test or assignment. |
If your grades are displaying XX, this indicates that the grade is partial or not complete. If this happens to you, ask your instructor when they will be updating the grade.
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