How To: Create a New Quiz in Canvas

Description

This article will assist faculty and staff in creating Canvas New Quizzes.

Steps

  1. From the course navigation menu, select Modules
    A screenshot of the Course Navigation menu in Canvas, with Modules highlighted
    Note:     If you haven’t created a Module, please refer to these instructions.
  2. Click the plus sign to the right of the module
    A screenshot of the Plus sign next to modules
  3. Using the dropdown next to Add, select Quiz
    A screenshot of the Add dropdown
  4. Click [Create Quiz]
  5. Confirm New Quizzes is selected
  6. Type the Quiz Name
    A screenshot of the Add Item window in Canvas
  7. Click Add Item
  8. From the module, click the name of the Quiz
    A screenshot of a Module item list
  9. Underneath the Details tab, select the following:
    • a. Points: Type how many points you would like the quiz to be worth. Keep in mind, it is important to include the total number of points the quiz will be worth.
    • b. Assignment Group: Click the dropdown arrow to choose which group you would like the quiz to be part of.
      Note: If you have a weighted total set up, make sure you assign the quiz to the correct assignment group. For more details on Assignment Groups, refer to this resource.
    • c. Display Grade as: Click the dropdown arrow to choose how you wish to display the grade to students.
    • d. Do not count this assignment towards the final grade: only check this box if you wish for this assignment not to count toward the final grade.
      A screenshot of the Details tab in the Canvas quiz creator
  10. Choose dates and availability times under the Assign to box.
    • a. Assign to: The default choice is Everyone. Click, in the box to either add different people or groups you wish to assign to.
    • b. Due: Click on the calendar icon to choose the date and/or time the Assignment will be due.
    • c. Available from: Click on the calendar icon to choose a scheduled date and/or time for the Assignment.
    • d. Until: Click on the calendar icon to choose a scheduled end date and/or time for the Assignment.
      Note: The Assign to dates and times section is optional; however, if a Due date is enabled the Assignment will also appear under the students’ Dashboard To Do list and Canvas Calendar.
      A screenshot of the date and availability options in Canvas
  11. Once the Details are set select Build to begin adding questions.
    A screenshot of the Build button on Canvas
  12. Refer to this video for how to:
    • Edit the Quiz (test) name and add instructions (0:13)
    • Build questions (0:30)
    • Reorder questions (1:05)
    • Preview how the students see the Quiz (test) (1:13)
    • Manage Quiz (test) Settings (1:17)
    • View Reports and Data (1:47)
    • Moderate student attempts (2:08)
      • Scores, Time, and Access Logs (2:11)
      • View individual student Attempts (2:23)
      • Set student Accommodations for all Quiz (test) given throughout a course (2:41)
      • Moderate button (3:12)
        1. Reopen attempt (3:15)
        2. Additional Attempts (3:18)
        3. Assessment Settings (3:20) – use this option when setting an individual accommodation for a single Quiz (test)

 

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Canvas is the University's Learning Management System (LMS) where faculty post course materials and assignments.