There are two different versions of Canvas quizzes that you may encounter in your course: Classic Quizzes and New Quizzes. Each version has a unique look. To learn more about Classic Quizzes vs. New Quizzes take a closer look at the resources provided below.

Classic Quizzes

Video Transcript

In this video you will learn how to access and take quizzes, and view your quiz results. You can follow the same steps to take a survey. To view quizzes within your course, click the Quizzes link in course navigation to view a list of all quizzes. You can also view quizzes from the Dashboard. Click the quiz title to view quiz details and take the quiz.

On the quiz details page you will see the due date, points possible, number of questions, availability dates, time limit, and the number of allowed attempts. You will also see any instructions provided by your instructor. To begin taking the quiz, click the Take the Quiz button. Depending on the quiz settings, quiz questions will all be shown on the same page or shown one at a time. Also depending on quiz settings, you may be able to return to previous questions by clicking the question name in the sidebar.

To mark questions to review, click the flag next to the question. A flag icon will appear next to the question name in the sidebar. Below the questions in the sidebar, you will see Time Elapsed, or if you are taking a timed quiz, you will see Time Remaining. If you log out or leave the quiz, you can resume the quiz by opening it and clicking the Resume Quiz button. After you have completed the quiz, click the Submit Quiz button.

Some question types are automatically graded while others must be graded manually by your instructor. After your quiz has been graded, you can view your quiz results on the quiz sidebar under Attempt Details, or Last Attempt Details. If your instructor allows, you can also view results for individual questions. If the answer was incorrect, it will be indicated by a red flag with a gray flag pointing to the correct answer. Correct answers will be indicated by a green flag. If allowed by your instructor, click the Take the Quiz Again button on the quiz details page to take the quiz again. You've now completed this overview video on Quizzes.

For additional information on this or any other topic about Canvas, please visit guides.canvaslms.com. You can also ask questions and engage with other Canvas users by visiting community.canvaslms.com.

Helpful Quizzes Links

Visit the Quizzes section of the Canvas Student Guides to learn more.

New Quizzes

Video Transcript

In this video, you will learn how to access and take an assessment in New Quizzes, and view your assessment results. To view assessments within your course, click the Quizzes link in Course Navigation. You can also view assessments from the Dashboard. Click the assessment title to view the assessment details and take the assessment.

On the Assessment Details page, you will see the due date and time limit. If your instructor allows multiple quiz attempts, you will also see the number of allowed attempts and your attempt history. You will also see any instructions provided by your instructor. To begin taking the assessment, click the Begin button.

Depending on the assessment settings, questions will all be shown on the same page or shown one at a time. You may also be able to return to previous questions by clicking the Previous button or the question number in the sidebar. Click the Pin icon to mark a question to review. In the Question Navigator, you can quickly view and navigate to any question or see which questions you have pinned for review. Click any question to view the full question. Above the questions, you will see Time Elapsed, or, if you are taking a timed assessment, you will see Time Remaining. If you log out or leave the assessment, you can resume the assessment by opening it and clicking the Resume button. After you have completed the assessment, click the Submit button.

Some question types are automatically graded while others must be graded manually by your instructor. After your assessment has been graded, you can view your results on the Assessment Details page in Attempt History. Click the name of an attempt to view results for that attempt. If your instructor allows, you can also view results for individual questions. If the answer was incorrect, it will be indicated by an X icon. Correct answers will be indicated by a checkmark. If your instructor has added feedback to individual questions, you can view that feedback below the question. If allowed by your instructor, click the Take Now button on the assessment details page to take the assessment again.

You've now completed this overview video on New Quizzes. For additional information on this or any other topic about Canvas, please visit guides.canvaslms.com. You can also ask questions and engage with other Canvas users by visiting community.canvaslms.com.

Helpful New Quizzes Links

Visit the Quizzes section of the Canvas Student Guides to learn more.