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Filtering the Gradebook

The Ultra Gradebook has filtering features which allow users to filter their gradebook view by multiple variables, such as individual users, groups, items, and categories. This offers more flexibility for users wanting to get a focused view of their Gradebook.

Applied filters can also be bookmarked and referred to again at a later date.


Applying filters to the Gradebook

  1. Navigate to the Marks view of the Gradebook and click the Filter icon.
Screenshot showing the location of the filter button

  1. The Gradebook filter panel will open.
    • Select any filters that you want to apply.
    • You can select multiple different variables at once.
      • Students
      • Groups
      • Markable items (you can add mulitple columns to your filtered view)
      • Assessment Type (summative/formative)
      • Categories
    • Click Apply to see the results in the Gradebook.
Screenshot of filters panel with the variables Students and Groups showing.
Screenshot of filters panel with the variable Markable Items showing.
Screenshot of filters panel with the variables Assessment Type and Categories showing.

  1. In the Gradebook a list of Filters Applied will show below the top menu.
    • You can remove individual variables by clicking the X in the corresponding box,
    • or you can completely reset your Gradebook view by clicking “Clear all filters”.
Screenshot showing the clear filters button

Adding categories

You can add your own custom categories to the Gradebook, which can be used when filtering. You can, for example, create a Turnitin category if you want to filter the Gradebook to only show Turnitin assignments.

  1. Navigate to the Gradebook and click the cog icon.

  1. The settings panel will open, scroll down to “Mark Categories”. Click “Add New Category”.
Screenshot showing the add new category button

  1. Give your new category a title. Click outside of the title box to save the new category.

Sharing filter views

You can use filtering to create a custom view of the Gradebook which can then be shared with others. Simply set-up your filters and copy paste the unique URL that is created.

The URL will open the Gradebook with the filters you have selected. If any changes have been made to the category an assessment has been assigned this change will be reflected in the view of the Gradebook generated by the filter.


Guide last updated on October 24, 2024

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