Create a quiz / Canvas

Problem

• How do I create a quiz in Canvas?
• How do I make a quiz available for students?

Resolution

There are currently two quiz engines available in Canvas: Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. The option to create New Quizzes is now enabled by default in Miami's Canvas instance, but you can read more about enabling feature options and the different quiz engines in the Canvas Guides:

• How do I manage feature options for a course?
• What are Quizzes?
• What is New Quizzes?
• Classic Quizzes vs. New Quizzes Feature Comparison

Classic Quizzes

• Review the Canvas Guides for creating a Classic Quiz with different question types and/or using question banks
  • You can select options in Classic Quizzes, like setting a time limit, limiting student attempts, assigning due dates and availability dates, etc. Refer to the Canvas Guide for more information on Classic Quiz option settings 
  • For students to access and submit a created quiz, it must be published in the course. View the Canvas guide for publishing a quiz in Canvas

New Quizzes

• Review the Canvas Guides for creating a New Quiz with different question types and using Item Banks
  • You can convert an existing Classic Quiz to a New Quiz. Refer to the Canvas Guide for how to migrate a Classic Quiz to a New Quiz
  • You can select options in New Quizzes, like setting a time limit, limiting student attempts, assigning due dates and availability dates, shuffling questions/answers, showing custom feedback, etc. Refer to the Canvas Guide for more information on New Quizzes delivery settings 
  • For students to access and submit a created quiz, it must be published in the course. View the Canvas guide for publishing a quiz in Canvas

While there is currently no global retirement date for Classic Quizzes, Miami Online recommends you begin using or experimenting with New Quizzes. You can request a Canvas project site (sandbox) to begin creating, migrating to, and experimenting with New Quizzes at your own pace

Notes

• Miami Online offers Canvas support
  • Office hours are offered throughout each term. Look for an announcement in Canvas
  • Resources for using technology, guides, and best practices can be found on the Miami Online site
• Visit the Canvas Status Dashboard to check performance information for Canvas services
• Instructure provides up-to-date instructor documentation and instructions for Canvas
  • Browse all Canvas Guides by product or see the Canvas Instructor Guide

User

• Canvas Instructor

System

• 10185: Canvas