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title: "Why setup gradebook"
slug: "why-setup-gradebook"
updated: 2026-04-10T10:39:38Z
published: 2026-04-10T10:39:38Z
canonical: "clickup-help.up.ac.za/why-setup-gradebook"
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# Why set up gradebook

This video demonstrates why it is important to set up the Gradebook and Current Grade columns before the module is opened to students.

**Note**: At UP we use the terminology Current Grade instead of Overall Grade to prevent confusing it with the final mark of a module. (The Bb Help site use the term Overall Grade)

**Video Time**: 03:22

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The Current Grade is a calculated item you build to show students a weighted summary of the items you grade and post in their Grades area. Take note:

- For Semester Modules, this will be the Semester Mark calculation.
- For Year Modules, this will be the half-year Progress Mark.