How do I restrict the viewing of quantitative data in an account?
When selected, the Restrict view of quantitative data setting allows instructors to limit the view of quantitative (numeric) grading data in a course. Students and observers only see qualitative data, which includes letter grades and comments.
Points are converted to a letter grade and points possible are hidden. All other grading information is visible.
When locked, the setting restricts the view of quantitative data in all new courses.
Notes:
- You can enable and lock the setting for sub-accounts and courses. If the setting is unlocked, instructors can choose to enable it in Course Settings. If the setting is locked, instructors cannot disable the setting in a course.
- If the account or course does not have a custom grading scheme, the Default Canvas Grading Scheme is used.
- When the setting is enabled, Admins, Instructors, and TAs can still see quantitative data.
Open Account
In Global Navigation, click the Admin link [1], then click the name of the account [2].
Open Account Settings
In Account Navigation, click the Settings link.
View Restriction Options
In the Account Settings tab, locate the Restrict view of quantitative data option.
By default, the Restrict view of quantitative data checkbox is not selected, meaning students and observers can view numeric data as well as letter grades and comments. Additionally, the option to restrict the view of quantitative data in a course is unavailable.
To retain this default for the entire institution, do not select the checkbox.
Note: The quantitative data restriction checkbox is for all new courses created in the account after the setting is enabled.
Allow Restriction of Quantitative Data in Courses
To allow users to restrict the view of quantitative data in a course, select the Restrict view of quantitative data checkbox.
When restricted in a course, students and observers only see qualitative data, which includes letter grades and comments.
Restrict View of Quantitative Data in New Courses
To set a default for new courses and sub-accounts in the entire account so students and observers cannot view quantitative data, which includes numeric data and points, click the Restrict view of quantitative data checkbox [1]. Then click the Lock this setting for sub-accounts and courses checkbox [2].
When both options are selected, students and observers in new courses only see qualitative data, which includes letter grades and comments.
Update Settings
Click the Update Settings button.
