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
   
   Note: If you haven’t created a Module, please refer to these instructions.
2. Click the plus sign to the right of the module
   
3. Using the dropdown next to Add, select Quiz
   
4. Click [Create Quiz]
5. Confirm New Quizzes is selected
6. Type the Quiz Name
   
7. Click Add Item
8. From the module, click the name of the Quiz
   
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.
     
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.
      
11. Once the Details are set select Build to begin adding questions.
    
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)