To edit a test (also known as a quiz) in Canvas, follow these steps:
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Navigate to Quizzes: In your course's navigation menu, click on the Quizzes tab.
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Select the Quiz: Find the specific quiz you want to edit from the list of quizzes and click on its title.
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Enter Edit Mode: Look for the Edit button, typically located in the upper right corner of the quiz interface, and click it.
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Make Changes: Once in edit mode, you can modify various aspects of the quiz, including:
- Questions: Add new questions, edit existing questions, change the question type (e.g., multiple choice, true/false, essay), and adjust the point values.
- Settings: Modify the quiz settings such as:
- Time Limit: Set or change the time limit for the quiz.
- Attempts Allowed: Adjust the number of allowed attempts.
- Availability Dates: Change the start and end dates when students can access the quiz.
- Shuffle Questions: Choose to shuffle the order of the questions.
- Show Correct Answers: Control when and if students can see the correct answers.
- Quiz Category: Specify the quiz's category in your gradebook.
- Assign to: Specify to whom this quiz is assigned (e.g., the whole class, a specific section, or individual students).
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Save Your Changes: After making all the necessary adjustments, click the Save button (or Save & Publish if the quiz isn't already published) at the bottom of the page.
Important Considerations:
- Published Quizzes: Editing a published quiz may affect students who have already taken it. Consider communicating any significant changes to students beforehand.
- Moderate the Quiz: For individual students who may need extra time or attempts, use the "Moderate Quiz" option within the quiz interface. This allows you to grant specific accommodations.
