Building an Exam in Canvas? Use New Quizzes!


  • From the Quizzes page, click the button for "+ Quiz". 
  • In the dialog box, choose "New Quizzes" and click the "submit" button. 
  • Enter your exam name and click the "build" button to start adding questions to your exam.




Why New Quizzes?

  • Added features (like more control over shuffle answers).
  • More flexible settings (allow a student to re-enter a submitted exam)
  • Expanded question type options.
  • Ability to attach stimulus info to a group of questions.


Best Practices

  • You cannot use Proctorio with New Quizzes yet.
  • Stick with one Quiz tool.
    • If you use New Quizzes don't create any other quizzes or exams with Classic Quizzes.
  • Make sure the points in your New Quiz build match your Canvas quiz points setting.


How to Build a New Quiz

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