[ARCHIVED] Multiple answers in numerical quizzes

[venitk]

In what situation would I want multiple answers in a numerical answer quiz? Would I need to do that for something like $2000 vs $2,000 or 2000 or 2,000? Or does the numerical choice automatically filter out things like commas and dollar signs?

[venitk · Accepted solution]

I asked these questions at the bottom of the Canvas Guide on the topic and Canvas was really responsive! See the answers here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-12706-415243382 

[hallmans]

Hi  @venitk ‌

I just had a similar question from a faculty member and looked at the document provided. Lots of good information; I wanted to add the cut to the chase answer for others with a similar question.

The student submission only accepts numerical values, and won't let the students enter a $. It also automatically formats things for the students.

In a test quiz, I added 4000.00 as an answer, it automatically put in the comma and stripped out the decimal. So, it submitted as 4,000