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Releasing quiz grades in Moodle, step by step

Teachers usually search for moodle quiz release grades right after a quiz closes and students start asking about their scores. Moodle handles this in two places: the quiz review options decide what students can see and when, and the gradebook hidden-until dates decide when a score appears at all.

Review options can show the score while keeping correct answers hidden until later.
Hidden-until dates on a grade item keep the score out of student reports until the date passes.
A grade item marked hidden stays invisible to students even after they finish the quiz.
Preview as a student before the quiz closes to confirm what they will actually see.

Example Moodle quiz grade release questions

In Moodle, which setting controls what students see after a quiz attempt, such as scores or correct answers?Review options. They decide what is visible immediately after submission, while the quiz is open, and after it closes, so you can show scores before showing correct answers.

How can you stop students from seeing a gradebook total until a set date?Use the hidden-until date on the grade item. Students cannot see the grade before that date, which helps when you release results in one batch.

Why might a quiz grade still be hidden after students finish?The grade item may be marked hidden in the gradebook. Unhide it or set a release date, because hidden items stay out of student reports.

Why can a score be visible while correct answers stay hidden in a Moodle quiz?Review options are set separately for each part of the review. You can release the score first and show correct answers later.

What should you check before importing questions into Moodle with Moodle XML?Confirm the file is in Moodle XML format and that question types match what the quiz needs. Import into the question bank first, then add the questions to the quiz.

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How it works

Set review options

In the quiz settings, choose what students see right after an attempt, while the quiz is open, and after it closes.

Set gradebook visibility

Use hidden-until dates on grade items so scores appear only when you decide to release them.

Check before release

Preview the quiz as a student and confirm the timing works before the quiz closes.

Grade release is handled entirely inside Moodle, so DeckOwl does not change gradebook settings. It helps with the question side: generate a set from your lecture notes, review it, then export Moodle XML on the Pro plan to import into your question bank.

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Frequently asked questions

When should I release quiz grades to students in Moodle?

Many teachers release scores once every student has finished and any disputed questions are reviewed. Set the review options and gradebook dates together so students do not see partial results.

Should students see correct answers after a Moodle quiz?

Showing correct answers after the quiz closes helps students learn from mistakes without giving away answers to students who have not yet attempted it. Choose this in the review options.

Can I export my questions to Moodle with DeckOwl?

Yes, Moodle XML export is included in the Pro plan at $14.99 per month. It exports questions for import into your question bank, but it does not set grade release in Moodle.

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