Calculated Columns can be very useful for students to see how they are currently doing in the class.  You can create columns to show totals, averages, min/max, and weighted.

To add a Calculated Column:

• Go to the "Full Grade Center"
• Up in the gray menu bar, click on "Create Calculated Column"
• Choose the type of column you would like to create
• Enter the column name, you have the option of adding a second name to replace the column name in the Grade Center.
• Description of the column or the grade contained within it
• Primary Display is how the calculated grade is shown; as total points, percentage, letter grade, complete/incomplete, or custom text
  • Primary display is how the grade looks in both Grade Center and My Grades from the My Institution page
• Secondary Display is how the calculated grade is shown in Grade Center only
• You can select which columns the calculated column uses
  • You could create an "Average" column that only averages out all the tests a student takes
• "Calculate as Running Total" means only columns with grades or attempts will be used, items that haven't been attempted are ignored
  • Selecting "No" for this option will include every column in the Grade Center and count any missing attempts as zero
• Choose your options and click "Submit"