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      7. Analytics: Compare Course Average with Assignments, Sections, or Students (Faculty)

      Compare the Course Average with an Assignment, Section, or Student Filter

      • In a Chart Graph
      • In a Data Table

      As part of viewing the average course grade in an interactive chart graph, you can use filters to compare section, student, and assignment results with the course average.

      Notes:

      • If you cannot view the New Analytics link in Course Navigation, you may have to make the link visible via the Navigation tab in Course Settings.
      • Data is refreshed in New Analytics every 24 hours. Please confirm the time the data was last updated in the course, as content may be outdated compared to recent course activity and student submissions.

      1. In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course [2].

      Choose a Course

      2. To open New Analytics, click the New Analytics link in Course Navigation [1] or click the New Analytics button in the Course Home Page [2].

      Note: If you cannot view the New Analytics link, you may have to make the link visible via the Navigation tab in Course Settings.

      Select New Analytics Link or Button

      3. Click the Course Grade tab.

      For reporting accuracy, the page displays the last time analytics data was last updated. Data is refreshed in New Analytics every 24 hours.

      Note: If the course has been concluded, the analytics page includes a Concluded label above the Data Last Updated date.

      Analytics Data Last Updated

      Filter Data

      Click the Filter field [1]. Type the name of a section, student, or assignment [2]. Canvas will populate all matching results.

      When the item displays in the menu, click the item name [3].

      Filter Data_Analytics

      Or you can also click the Filter field and use the scroll to locate and select a section, student, or assignment.

      View Additional Filters

      To add another filter, locate the additional filter. The Filter field supports up to three filters. The All Sections filter cannot be removed.

      View Additional Chart  Filters_Analytics

      Filter by Assignments

      By default, analytics selects all assignment types to display within the page [1]. Each assignment in the chart displays the appropriate icon for each selected assignment type [2]. To view additional assignments within the filtered results, click and drag the scrollbar [3].

      Note: The Quiz icon represents both classic quizzes and New Quizzes question types.

      Filter by Assignment Chart_Analytics

      To filter by assignment type, remove the checkbox next to the assignment type. The chart dynamically updates the results based on the assignment type selected or removed in the filter.

      Note: At least one assignment type is required at all times.

      Filter by Assignment Chart Uncheck_Analytics

      View Filter Results

      The added filter displays in the analytics results. Each filter is identified by a specific color.

      Each filter displays as a data point within the table.

      When viewing filters, the default shape for each color is a circle, but you can choose to enable shapes for improved contrast by clicking the Chart Options icon [1] and selecting the Display Shapes option [2].

      View Filter Chart Results_Analytics

      View Data Comparison

      To compare data for a specific result, click the data point in the graph.

      View Data Chart Comparison_Analytics

      View Section Comparison

      In a section comparison, details provide additional metrics for the section name, assignment name, assignment due date, average grade for the assignment, low and high grades by percentage, and number of missing and late submissions. You can hover over a percentage bar and view the number of students who achieved each grade percentage [1].

      To send a message to all students in the section, click the Message icon [2].

      View Section Comparison Chart 1_Analytics

      When comparing sections, you can also view submissions by status: missing and late. To view the names of students within each status, click the link for the status [1]. The card displays the student information for the submission statuses, including the names and last login date for each student [2].

      To message these students specifically, click the Message icon [3].

      To export the submission status list as a CSV file, click the Download link [4].

      View Section Comparison Chart 2_Analytics

      View Student Comparison

      In a student comparison, details provide additional metrics for the student's full name, last access date, section, current course grade percentage, assignment name and due date, the student's grade for the assignment, the course average percentage, and the status of the assignment and submission date.

      To send a message to the individual student, click the Message icon.

      View Student Comparison Chart_Analytics

      Export Table CSV

      To export analytics data as a CSV file, click the Download CSV button.

      CSV data is exported according to the filtered data.

      CSV files display a student's full name, sortable name, Canvas user ID, SIS user ID or email (if applicable), overall course grade, the percent that assignments have been on time, the last page view time, the last participation time, and the last time the student logged out.

      Export Table CSV_Analytics

      As part of viewing the average course grade in a data table, you can use filters to compare section, student, and assignment results with the course average.

      Notes:

      • If you cannot view the New Analytics link in Course Navigation, you may have to make the link visible via the Navigation tab in Course Settings.
      • Data is refreshed in New Analytics every 24 hours. Please confirm the time the data was last updated in the course, as content may be outdated compared to recent course activity and student submissions.

      1. In Global Navigation, click the Courses link [1], then click the name of the course [2].

      Choose a Course

      2. To open New Analytics, click the New Analytics link in Course Navigation [1] or click the New Analytics button in the Course Home Page [2].

      Note: If you cannot view the New Analytics link, you may have to make the link visible via the Navigation tab in Course Settings.

      Select New Analytics Link or Button

      3. Click the Course Grade tab.

      For reporting accuracy, the page displays the last time analytics data was last updated. Data is refreshed in New Analytics every 24 hours.

      Note: If the course has been concluded, the analytics page includes a Concluded label above the Data Last Updated date.

      Analytics Data Last Updated

      4. Click the Chart Options icon [1] and click the Data Table option [2].

      View Data Table_Analytics

      Filter Data

      Click the Filter field [1]. Type the name of a section, student, or assignment [2]. Canvas will populate all matching results.

      When the item displays in the menu, click the item name [3].

      Filter Data_Analytics

      Or you can also click the Filter field and use the scroll to locate and select a section, student, or assignment.

      View Additional Filters

      To add another filter, locate the additional filter. The Filter field supports up to three filters. The All Sections filter cannot be removed.

      View Additional Table Filters_Analytics

      Filter By Assignment

      By default, analytics selects all assignment types to display within the page [1]. Each assignment in the table displays the results for each selected assignment type.

      To view additional assignments within the filtered results, scroll within the table [2].

      Filter by Assignment Table_Analytics

      To filter by assignment type, remove the checkbox next to the assignment type. The table dynamically updates the results based on the assignment type selected or removed in the filter.

      Note: At least one assignment type is required at all times.

      Filter by Assignment Table Uncheck_Analytics

      View Filter Results

      The added filter displays in the analytics results. Each filter is identified by a specific color.

      Each filter and color are displayed on the side of the table. Each filter displays its data on a single row.

      When viewing filters, the default shape for each color is a circle, but you can choose to enable shapes for improved contrast by clicking the Chart Options icon [1] and selecting the Display Shapes option [2].

      View Filter Table Results_Analytics

      View Data Comparison

      To view specific data for a specific result, click the data percentage in the table.

      View Data Table Comparison_Analytics

      View Section Comparison

      In a section comparison, details provide additional metrics for the section name, assignment name, assignment due date, average grade for the assignment, low and high grades by percentage, and number of missing and late submissions. The percentage bar includes a tooltip that displays the number of students who achieved the average grade [1].

      To send a message to all students in the section, click the Message icon [2].

      View Section Comparison Table 1_Analytics

      When comparing sections, you can also view submissions by status: missing and late. To view the names of students within each status, click the link for the status [1]. The card displays the student information for the submission statuses, including the names and last login date for each student [2].

      To message these students specifically, click the Message icon [3].

      To export the submission status list as a CSV file, click the Download link [4].

      View Section Comparison Table 2_Analytics

      View Student Comparison

      In a student comparison, details provide additional metrics for the students full name, last access date, overall course grade percentage, assignment name and due date, the students grade for the assignment, and the status of the assignment and submission date.

      To send a message to the individual student, click the Message icon.

      View Student Comparison Table_Analytics

      Export Table CSV

      To export analytics data as a CSV file, click the Download CSV button.

      CSV data is exported according to the filtered data.

      CSV files display a student's full name, sortable name, Canvas user ID, SIS user ID or email (if applicable), overall course grade, the percent that assignments have been on time, the last page view time, the last participation time, and the last time the student logged out.

      Export Table CSV_Analytics

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