Comparison: Classic Quizzes vs New Quizzes

Comparison: Classic Quizzes vs New Quizzes

Click the Next () button within the Google Slides window above to see how New Quizzes functionality compares to the functionality found in Classic Quizzes, or download and view the presentation in PowerPoint Download download and view the presentation in PowerPoint.

After you have reviewed the slide show, select each tab below to view a detailed comparison between the old and new quiz engines found in Canvas. When you are finished, proceed to the next item in the module.

Instructors can use New Quizzes to build assessments with several item types that measure student competency in a variety of subjects. Assessments can be modified using various assessment settings and aligned to outcomes at the assessment or question level. New Quizzes also includes assessment reports for admins and instructors to view student performance, including mastery of learning outcomes.

  Classic Quizzes

  • Classic Quizzes are indicated with a hollow (or empty) rocket ship icon [  ]
  • The Quiz is a tool native to the course
  • All Quiz settings/questions are added and managed within the quiz tool at the course-level
  • Moderation and Reports are accessed and managed separately from the quiz (but still within the course)

 

  New Quizzes

  • New Quizzes are indicated with a solid (or filled-in) rocket ship icon ]
  • The Assessment is an LTI (i.e., an app or external tool) that appears within the Canvas course for students
  • Assessment is added to the course as a graded (or non-graded) assignment where the overall settings can be managed. Assignment settings include:
    • Title
    • Points
    • Assignment Group
    • Display Grade as
    • Assign to (due/availability dates)
  • Quiz instructions, questions, and internal quiz settings are “built” into the assessment through the app. Internal quiz settings include:
    • Shuffle questions/answers
    • Display one question at a time
    • Require a student access code
    • Set a time limit
    • Filter IP addresses
    • Allow an on-screen calculator (basic or scientific)
    • Allow multiple attempts (including a “waiting period” for subsequent attempts)
    • Restrict student result/correct answer view
  • Moderation/Grading and Reports are internal to the quiz, appearing on separate tabs within the app

For more information and the latest updates, view the Classic Quizzes/New Quizzes Features Comparison List Links to an external site. linked in the Canvas Community.