How do I create a Total Points Earned column in the Ultra gradebook?

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1. Access your Ultra course and select the gradebook from the top right menu.
   

2. Select your preferred view of the gradebook: Gradable Items (list of all assessments) or Grades (spreadsheet)

3. Click the purple (+) to add a Calculation.
   
   

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4. Name the calculated column – for example, Total Points Earned – and set the column's visibility so students can see it.
   
   
   
   

5. Select Total from the Functions & Variables column.
   
   

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6. Expand the Total variable and select categories and/or individual assignments to tally up the total points earned in the course. 
   
   

    

7. Click the Validate link above the Functions & Variables column to test your calculation. If it is configured properly, you will see a green check mark.
   
   
   
   

8. Click the purple X in the top left corner of the panel to close.