In addition to the information below, the "Canvas Resources for Students" public course includes videos and detailed information about Quizzes in Canvas.

What are quizzes?

The Quizzes tool in Canvas can be used by Instructors to create quizzes, tests, and exams. The number of quizzes/tests/exams required in a course, and the number and type of questions contained in each each is determined by the course's Instructor. The Quizzes tool in Canvas supports multiple types of questions, with some of the most commonly used being:

Multiple Choice
True/False
Essay
Fill in the Blank
Matching

The instructor also determines the options for the quiz/test/exam, such as the amount of time allowed, the number of attempts allowed, and whether proctoring is required. Please review the description/instructions carefully before you start the quiz/test/exam.

Are there other types of quizzes/tests/exams?

Some courses may require you to use third-party tools from publishers/vendors that offer additional types of quizzes/tests/exams. Those are normally completed on the third-party publisher/vendor system and the grades are then transferred back to Canvas. Examples include: McGraw-Hill Connect, Pearson MyLab & Mastering, and Cengage.

What is the difference between Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes in Canvas?

Canvas was launched in 2008 and the original tool for creating quizzes/tests/exams is now called the "Classic Quizzes" tool.

Recently, Canvas added the "New Quizzes" tool and is regularly adding new features to it. The goal is to eventually replace the Classic Quizzes tool with the New Quizzes tool, but for now you may encounter both tools as your complete your courses.

Where do I find quizzes/tests/exams in my course?

Links to each quiz/test/exam will normally be found within the content on the Modules page. For example, a module on the Modules page may provide readings and videos and then a link to a related quiz/test/exam.

If the course's Instructor has chosen to make the "Quizzes" link visible on the course's navigation menu on the left side of the page (blue links on a white background), you may see quizzes/tests/exams created with the Classic Quizzes tool listed there.

If the course's Instructor has chosen to make the "Assignments" link visible on the course's navigation menu on the left side of the page (blue links on a white background), you may see quizzes/tests/exams created with the New Quizzes tool listed there.

Helpful Tips for Quizzes/Tests/Exams

It is highly recommended that all tests/exams/quizzes be completed using a desktop or laptop computer, not a smartphone or tablet. While the Canvas Student app can be used to keep up with what is happening in your classes, it is not recommended that you use it for submitting assessments.

If possible, always use a wired Internet connection when taking a test. Wi-Fi (wireless) connections are less reliable and even a brief signal interruption may cause issues with completing your test/exam/quiz, especially if it is a proctored online assessment.

Carefully follow the quiz/test/exam instructions, especially if it is a proctored assessment!