In Content Designer, each rating element can be linked to a variable. This allows you to track and analyze student interactions systematically and compare data across activities and courses.
You can manage variables by going to Site administration > Grades > Variables.
Available information
The manage variables page displays two tabs:
Active variables – currently usable in elements and reports.
Archived variables – no longer selectable for new elements but remain in reports and existing elements.
In both tabs, the table includes:
Full name – A descriptive name of the variable.
Short name – A unique identifier for internal and report use.
Type – The variable type such as student, teacher, etc.
Description – An optional explanation of what the variable measures.
Course categories – The categories within which the variable is available.
Status – Active or archived.
Associated elements count – The number of elements using this variable.
Associated responses count – The number of responses recorded for this variable.
Time created – When the variable was first created.
Archived time (only in archived tab) –When the variable was archived.
Available actions
In the active variables tab:
Create variable – Use the button at the top to add a new variable.
Edit variable – Click the pencil icon to edit a variable.
Archive variable – Click the box icon to archive a variable.
In the archived variables tab:
Restore variable – Click the circle arrow icon to reactivate an archived variable.
Delete variable – Click the bin icon to permanently delete a variable.
These actions let you control which variables are available for use, keep historical data, and remove obsolete entries when necessary.