Setting up Quizzes & Exams in Canvas: An Overview

This workshop includes an overview of how to set up quizzes and exams in Canvas using the Quiz tool. You will learn about the different types of questions as well as the different testing options to ensure your test is secure and those with accommodations have enough time to take it.

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35-minute video by Christine Roach and Enrico Indiogine, Ph.D.

Webinar Downloads:

• Transcript (PDF)
• Presentation (PPTX)
• Presentation (PDF)

Setting up Quizzes & Exams in Canvas – Video Topics:

• Introduction 00:00
  • Agenda 01:05
• Create a Quiz in Canvas 01:23
  • Types of Quizzes in Canvas 02:39
  • Quiz Settings and Options 04:05
    • Time Settings 06:06
• Add Questions to a Quiz – Quiz Questions Basics 08:43
  • Randomize Questions using Question Groups 10:25
  • More Things to Know about Adding Quiz Questions 11:57
• Publish a Quiz 13:00
• Give Students Extra Time Accommodations 14:00
• View and Grade Quiz Submissions 15:33
  • Audience Question: – 2-Part Exams 18:12
  • Using Assignment Groups to Calculate Complex or Weighted Grades 19:30
• Import Tests or Banks from eCampus to Canvas 23:16
  • Export from eCampus 23:48
  • Import into Canvas 25:10
  • More Things to Know about Importing Tests 27:47
• Manage Question Banks 28:56
  • Proctoring Options and More Resources 32:04

Related Webinars:

• Canvas Basics (40 min.)
• Canvas Gradebook Basics (24 min.)
• Canvas Gradebook – Getting Ready for the End of the Semester (35 min.)