Quiz Moderation Settings

This guide explains how to change quiz dates for individual learners and add extra time or attempts using the Classic Quiz tool in Canvas.

Change Quiz Due Dates - Individual Students

1. Click the Quizzes tab and click the name of the quiz you wish to edit.
2. Click Edit on the upper right side of the screen and scroll to the bottom of the page.
3. Click + Assign To under the due dates section.
4. Click the name of the student(s) who need a different due date in the drop-down menu.
   HINT: Start typing their name if you do not see it in the list.
5. Add due date and availability dates, as needed.
6. Click Save.

Add Extra Time

The quiz must be published to add additional time.

1. Click the Quizzes tab and click the name of the quiz you would like to edit.
2. Click Moderate This Quiz in the upper right side of the screen.
3. Click the pencil icon next to the applicable student.
   HINT: Use the Search People and Filter option.
4. Add additional time in the applicable box.
   
   NOTE: Enter only the extra time you want to add, not the total time for the quiz. Canvas automatically calculates the total based on the original time limit plus the extra time entered.
5. Click Save.
6. Repeat Steps 1-7 for each quiz needing extra time.
   NOTE: Complete the Change Quiz Due Dates section above if you also use dates to control how long the student can access the quiz.

Add Extra Attempts

You cannot reopen a submitted quiz for a student to resume or finish, but you can grant a new blank attempt.

1. Click the Quizzes tab and click the name of the quiz you would like to edit.
2. Click Moderate This Quiz in the upper right side of the screen.
3. Click the pencil icon for the applicable student.
   HINT: Use the Search People and Filter option.
4. Add additional attempts in the applicable box.
     
5. Click Save.