Creating quizzes

The quizzes feature of Canvas allows you to create interactive assessments that students can complete online. You are able to design the questions and incorporate a number of traditional question types while setting the various parameters for taking the quiz.

Note

The following sections will explain how to create a quiz using the Classic Quizzes feature in Canvas. At the time of writing, the Free for Teachers instance of Canvas still utilizes the Classic Quizzes feature, though a New Quizzes feature with more varied and detailed options available for quiz questions is planned and may be available for some instances of Canvas. For information about the New Quizzes feature, check the Canvas Guides for up-to-date guidance, as we will discuss in Chapter 7, Where to Go for Help.

Adding a quiz

To create a quiz, perform the following steps:

1. Click on Quizzes on the left Course Navigation menu.
2. Click on the + Quiz icon in the top-right corner of the...