Setting up the overall grade is important for tracking and displaying student grades during the course. You can calculate the overall grade based on points, weighted percentages, or using an advanced
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Consider setting up the Overall Grade calculation early in the semester. This helps you and your students monitor their progress. Blackboard provides a report for you to view student activity compared to their grade and a report for students to see their activity and grade over time compared to their classmates.