Creating Midterm Reports in Canvas

[AliQahoush]

Hello Canvas Community,

I would like to ask if there is a way to create a midterm report for each course in Canvas.

What I am looking for is:

• A way to summarize student progress up to the midterm point.

• The ability to include categories of performance (assignments, exams, participation, etc.).

• A space to add comments and feedback on each student’s improvement.

Our goal is to provide students with a structured midterm progress report that combines both their grades and personalized feedback from instructors.

Does Canvas offer a built-in feature to create such midterm reports at the course level? 

[PrudenceClaros · Accepted solution]

Hi AliQahoush,

For now, Canvas doesn’t currently have a built-in Midterm Report feature, but you can make use of a few tools to track and share student progress effectively:

1. Use the Gradebook

• Export Data: Go to Grades → Export to download the gradebook file.

• Customize: Open in Excel or Google Sheets, filter out assignments after the midterm, and add comments or notes.

• Share: Save each student’s report as a PDF to share with students or parents.

2. Use New Analytics

• Access: Go to New Analytics in the course menu.

• View Insights: Check class performance trends or click a student’s name to see individual progress.

• Generate Reports: Use Missing Assignments or Late Assignments reports and apply date filters to track midterm progress.

3. Use "Message Students Who…"

• Access: In Grades, click the three dots next to an assignment → select Message Students Who…

• Send Messages To:

  • Students who haven’t submitted

  • Students awaiting grades

  • Students scoring below a certain threshold

Hope this gives you a clearer idea of your options.