1. The first step is to go to your course homepage, and select Grades

2. Click Grades from the dropdown menu

3. Click Manage Grades

4. Click New

5. Click Item from the dropdown

6. Here is where you select what type of grade item it will be. 'Numeric' is most traditional, but choose whichever type best applies

7. Click Name and type the name of the grade item

8. Scroll down and click the Category dropdown (this is optional, especially in a points-based grade book)

9. Select the appropriate category that you want this grade item in

10. Click the Maximum Points box, and enter how many points the grade item is worth

11. Scroll down and click Save and Close

12. Now the grade item is associated with the grade category of your choosing. Thats it, you're finished

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