Hide Grade Distribution Graphs from Students in Canvas

by | Dec 13, 2024 | Canvas, Canvas Features/Functions, How-tos

Bar graph with arrow indicating rising trend

By default, students enrolled in a Canvas course are able to view a grade distribution graph (GDG) for an assignment once five or more students have submitted that assignment. The GDG, which shows mean, high, and low scores for the assignment, is displayed when the student clicks on the graph icon in the course grade center.

The grade center as viewed by a student, with the graph icon indicated

If you do not wish this information to be available to students, you can disable this feature at the course level. To do so, follow these steps.

  1. Go to Settings in the Canvas course navigation menu and select the Course Details tab.
  2. Check the box next to Hide grade distribution graphs from students.
  3. Click the maroon Update Course Details button to save your changes.
    The lower portion of the Course Details menu within Settings, with both the Hide grade distribution graphs from students checkbox and the Update Course Details button indicated

For more information, please see: How do I hide grade distribution scoring details from students? (Canvas documentation)

If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact Academic Technology Solutions. You can also attend our online workshops and office hours or book a consultation with an instructional designer.

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